Accounting and business advisory firm Beever and Struthers has advised Robinwood Activity Centres on the refinancing of its debt facilities provided by Barclays. Robinwood, known for offering residential activity and teamwork courses to primary school groups, sought the expertise of Beever and Struthers’ corporate finance director, Dean Curtis, and corporate finance manager, Patrick Wilson. The refinancing is expected to provide a new funding structure, enabling Robinwood to strengthen and expand its operations.
The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) has released a guide titled “Sustainability reporting – the guide to preparation,” underscoring the significance of sustainability reporting. Geared towards professional accountants, senior management, and talent developers, the guide outlines key steps for organisations to initiate sustainability reporting. Focusing on the ISSB (International Sustainability Standards Board) Standards, the guide includes practical examples adaptable to organisations of varying sizes. ACCA contends that intertwining sustainability and financial information equips decision-makers for long-term success.
MHA’s corporate finance team has provided instrumental advice in a management buyout (MBO) at Landwood Group, headquartered in Manchester. Corporate finance director Ian Waddingham and corporate finance executive James Smith guided the management team through the acquisition of shares from MRA Professional Services Group, resulting in the directors becoming the sole owners of Landwood Group. This strategic move comes on the heels of Landwood Group’s substantial growth, including a recent merger with chartered surveyors Wignall Brownlow. The directors, now in full ownership, are poised to focus on future growth initiatives and the expansion of their current market presence.
