B.P. Marsh & Partners PLC Investee Company Update (0160K)

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RNS Number : 0160K

B.P. Marsh & Partners PLC

10 December 2018

   Date:                            10(th) December 2018 
   On behalf of:                 B.P. Marsh & Partners Plc 

Immediate release

B.P. Marsh & Partners Plc

("B.P. Marsh" or the "Company")

Investee Company Update - LEBC

LEBC REPORTS RECORD PROFITS AND CONTINUED STRONG GROWTH

The Company notes that its Investee Company LEBC Holdings Limited ("LEBC"), in which it holds a 59.34% shareholding, has today announced its Annual Results for the twelve months to 30 September 2018.

During the year LEBC's revenue grew 13.1% to GBP20.5m (2017: GBP18m) and trading profit grew 43.0% to GBP4.3m (2017: GBP3m). These figures do not include Aspira, the acquisition that LEBC completed in January 2018.

This is the tenth year of profit growth for the company, driven by organic growth of LEBC's 'Foundation' and 'The Retirement Adviser' businesses. As stated in the Company's announcement on 16 October 2018, LEBC is considering options for a potential shareholder liquidity event, alongside strategies to further accelerate growth.

Jack McVitie, Chief Executive Officer of LEBC said: "LEBC is well placed to adapt to ever-changing circumstances. We have a proven business model, and we continue to refine our processes and systems so that we can deliver the highest levels of advice and client service."

Brian Marsh, B.P. Marsh Chairman, commented: "This excellent result demonstrates the strength of LEBC's business model and the skill and commitment of its management team. We continue to be confident in LEBC's prospects."

For further information please contact:

B.P. Marsh & Partners Plc www.bpmarsh.co.uk

Brian Marsh OBE / Camilla Kenyon [phone]

Panmure Gordon

Atholl Tweedie / Charles Leigh-Pemberton [phone]

Notes to Editors:

About B.P. Marsh & Partners Plc

B.P. Marsh's current portfolio contains eighteen companies. More detailed descriptions of the portfolio can be found at www.bpmarsh.co.uk.

Since formation over 25 years ago, the Company has assembled a management team with considerable experience both in the financial services sector and in managing private equity investments. Many of the directors have worked with each other in previous roles, and all have worked with each other for at least five years.

Prior to Brian Marsh's involvement in the Company, he spent many years in insurance broking and underwriting in Lloyd's as well as the London and overseas market. He has over 30 years' experience in building, buying and selling financial services businesses, particularly in the insurance sector.

Alice Foulk joined B.P. Marsh in September 2011 having started her career at a leading Life Assurance company. In 2014 she took over as Executive Assistant to the Chairman, running the Chairman's Office and established herself as a central part of the management team.

In February 2015 she was appointed as a Director of B.P. Marsh and a member of the Investment Committee. In January 2016 Alice was appointed Managing Director of B.P. Marsh.

In her position as Managing Director, Alice is responsible for the overall performance of the Company and monitoring the Company's overall progress towards achieving the objectives and goals of the Company, as set by the Board.

Dan Topping is the Chief Investment Officer of B.P. Marsh, having been appointed as a Director in 2011. He joined the Company in February 2007, following two years at an independent London accountancy practice. Dan is the Senior Executive with overall responsibility for the portfolio and investment strategy of B.P. Marsh.

Dan graduated from the University of Durham in 2005 and is a member of the Securities and Investment Institute and the Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators.

Dan is a standing member of the B.P. Marsh Investment and Valuation Committees and currently serves as a Board Director across the portfolio.

Camilla Kenyon (Millie) was appointed to the main Board in 2011, following her appointment as Head of Investor Relations in 2009. She has dual responsibilities within the Group, running both Investor Relations and the New Business Department and is Chair of the New Business Committee evaluating new investment opportunities.

Millie is nominee director in one investee company and is a member of the Investment Committee. She has over 20 years of experience in the financial services industry, including numerous Board appointments and is a Member of the Investor Relations Society.

Jonathan Newman is a Chartered Management Accountant and is the Group Director of Finance and has over 20 years' experience in the financial services industry. Jon graduated from the University of Sheffield with an honours degree in Business Studies and joined the Group in November 1999, following two years at Euler Trade Indemnity and two years at a Chartered Accountants. Jon is a Member of the Chartered Global Management Accountants, the Chartered Management Accountants and the Chartered Institute of Securities and Investment.

Jon was appointed a Director of B.P. Marsh & Company Limited in September 2001, and Group Finance Director in December 2003 and was instrumental in the admission of the Group to AIM in February 2006. Jon is a member of the B.P. Marsh Investment and Valuation Committees and currently serves as a Board Director for Walsingham Motor Insurance Limited, and provides senior financial support and advice to all companies within the Group's portfolio as well as evaluating new investment opportunities.

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