Europol International plc - Benefit From the 'Credit Crunch'
Invest in one of the UK’s leading asset recovery specialists
St. Paul’s Equities Limited ("St. Paul’s Equities") is pleased to announce the launch of an Offer for Sale of Shares in Europol International ("Europol" or the "Company"), the latest in a series of pre-Initial Public Offerings (“pre-IPOs”) providing you with the opportunity to invest prior to the Company’s proposed admission to PLUS. St. Paul’s Equities is a stockbroker authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority ("FSA").
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Key Points
Europol specialises in the recovery of leased assets, including private and commercial vehicles, computers, plant and equipment for a portfolio of leading blue chip lenders such as VW Financial Services, Bank of Ireland and a number of well known finance houses. The record levels of personal debt in the UK (estimated to be over £1.4 trillion), 80% of which is secured (source: Credit Action), offers Europol an opportunity to benefit from the current credit crunch and the downturn in the economy.
- Europol has a strong management team with public company experience
- The Company handles over 700+ debt collection cases every day
- Europol’s business model is simple and cash generative
- Providing a complete international secured asset recovery service with an established blue chip client base
- Europol is a counter-cyclical business and is very likely to benefit from the current downturn in the economy, in our view this makes Europol a defensive investment
- Investors are able to purchase shares at a 24% discount to the last significant dealings in the Company’s shares
Europol is now one of the leaders in the asset repossession market and has experienced a steady demand for its services in the UK and Ireland, and now mainland Europe. We estimate that the UK market for repossessions is in the region of £400 million per annum. Key to the Company’s success is its relationship and reputation with its blue chip client base, for who Europol becomes the face of the client at the point of recovery.
Growth potential
Europol has expanded its asset recovery expertise and products into new areas such as repossessions of vehicles in overseas markets. The Company boasts it has invested in modern technology and now delivers the most sophisticated case management and services available in the market today. The business is profitable and growing annually, and with UK unemployment rising this sector in turn will rise. St. Paul’s Equities regards Europol’s market as ‘fragmented’ with no dominant operator and considers that it is ripe for consolidation through the selective acquisition of smaller competitors.
Opportunity for investors
Our limited offer enables potential investors to acquire shares in a company ideally placed to benefit from the current world economic downturn and ‘credit crunch’. It is a widely held view that the largest capital gain in a company’s shares are achieved at the pre-IPO stage of a company’s development. Considering the lucrative market Europol operates in and the strong growth the Company is experiencing we consider Europol provides a strong investment proposition. A UK tax payer who holds shares for a minimum of two years following the Company’s admission to the market may pay a maximum of 10% on any capital gains and the investment may be exempt from inheritance tax.
Terms of the Offer and Applying for Shares
The formal terms of this offer are set out in the Offer for Sale of Shares Document and applications for shares are made solely on that basis. Should you wish to read more on this Offer then please contact St. Paul's Equities to request an Offer for Sale of Shares document pack. If you have any questions relating to this Offer and/or the Offer for Sales of Shares Document please contact St. Paul’s Equities on 020 7329 3888 or by email at info@stpaulsequities.com. This Offer is open for a limited time only on a first come, first served basis we therefore recommend prospective investors apply as early as possible after satisfying themselves of the suitability of the investment for their circumstances and attitude to risk.
Risk Warning
Shares in Europol International plc are unquoted securities and may be considered to have more risk than quoted securities and shares. The value of investments can go down as well as up. You may have difficulty selling this investment at a reasonable price and, in some circumstances; it may be difficult to sell it at any price. Do not invest in this unless you have carefully thought about whether you can afford it and whether it is right for you and should you have any doubts about the suitability of this investment please consult with a professional adviser in accordance with the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000. The share capital of the Company is not presently listed on any exchange and, whilst it is the belief of the directors of St. Paul’s Equities’ that this is the intention, this cannot be guaranteed. The information contained in this letter does not form part of any offer for sale or subscription to or solicitation to buy or subscribe for any securities or investment product(s). St. Paul’s Equities will need to confirm you as a suitable investor in Europol International plc. You should be an existing shareholder in such similar stock(s) and/or you should have previous experience in medium higher risk, unquoted and private companies and are suitably knowledgeable of the risks associated with such non-readily realisable investments in small cap unquoted or quoted companies. The Offer Document is not a prospectus and contains no offer to the public for purposes of the Prospectus Regulations 2005. St. Paul’s Equities will receive 20% commission on proceeds raised for the company. St. Paul’s Equities Limited (“St. Paul’s Equities”) is authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority (“FSA”).
Conclusion
Operating in this recession-resistant and growing arena, we believe Europol offers an excellent
opportunity to buy shares in a very promising
company prior to a potential listing. This offer may be withdrawn early if the
issue becomes oversubscribed. We suggest
prospective investors apply as early as
possible.
Terms of the offer and applying for shares
The formal terms of the Offer are contained in the Offer for Sale of Shares Document and applications for shares are made solely on that basis. If you wish to hear and/or see more about this Offer please contact us by telephone on 020 7329 3888, fax 020 7329 3898 or email info@stpaulsequities.com.
Before investing in any unquoted stocks one should note the risks involved. Whilst there is often excellent opportunity to benefit by investing in companies at an early stage of their development and/or prior to a listing, there can be risks involved. Read more here.
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