The following information is disclosed for the purposes of compliance with AIM Rule 26.
1. Description of business
The company’s core business is the provision of consumer credit – primarily by means of pawnbroking and related services – but also through pay day advances, loans and cheque cashing, as well as gold buying. Founded in Bristol in 1986, the company is now based in Reading and was admitted to the Alternative Investment Market (AIM) in 1995 (TICKER: ‘ABM’). For further information see Group Information.
2. Details of directors
The details of each of the directors: See Board of Directors.
3. Responsibilities of the Directors
The responsibilities of the Board and Board Committees are contained in the following documents:
4. Country of incorporation and countries of operation
Albemarle & Bond Holdings plc is registered in England & Wales, Reg No: 1979364. The main country of operation is the UK. As we are incorporated in the UK, the rights of shareholders are governed by English law.
5. Constitutional documents
Our current constitutional documents: Memorandum and Articles of Association.
6. Details of any other exchanges and trading platforms
We are listed on AIM, the market of that name operated by London Stock Exchange.
7. Number of securities in issue
The percentage of securities not in public hands is 46.8%.
The number of shares in issue: 55,489,274 shares with a nominal value of 4p each.
The percentage holdings of significant shareholders.
There are no restrictions on the transfer of shares.
8. Annual and half-yearly reports
See Annual Reports
All notifications made by us in the last 12 months: See RNS Press Releases.
9. AIM Admission Document
See AIM Admission document.
10. Advisers
Details of our nominated adviser and other key advisers: See Advisers.
Last updated September 2010