PROJECT TOWER

RSM Restructuring Advisory LLP has been instructed to assist in the disposal of a leading developer of secure hardware solutions for Point of Sale (POS) (“the Company”).

Overview

• This is an opportunity to purchase the trade and assets of a leading designer and provider of secure hardware for Point of Sale (POS) including tablet-based POS hardware for the retail and hospitality sectors, with global opportunities, operating from offices in UK and via a wholly owned subsidiary in China.

Key investment features

• The Company is based in UK and distributes its established suite of POS hardware solutions with more than 100,000 products in use, across Europe, USA and Worldwide via strong relationships with key suppliers;
• Experience of almost 20 years in the industry with award-winning products, a strong reputation and contracts with high-profile branded retailers;
• £14m pipeline of future sales (pre-Covid 19);
• Current and previous customers include Lloyds Bank, Sainsbury’s, Argos, IKEA,
  Waitrose, Aldi, Starbucks and McDonalds;
• Intellectual Property and Patents granted, two patents granted in the UK and one product trademarked globally;
• The Company has seven employees in the UK and two employees in China.

Key Financials

Deadline for expressions of interest

Monday 13th July 2020, 4pm

Deadline for the deal to be concluded

Tuesday 14th July 2020, 4pm

These deadlines are indicative and you should contact us if you have any queries.

Further details and contact

James Parkinson
020 3201 8000
james.parkinson@rsmuk.com

Dimitra Argyriou
020 3201 8000
dimitra.argyriou@rsmuk.com

Request for Expression of Interest Document (“the document”) – Important Notice

The information is communicated as a general guide to interested parties to assist them in deciding whether or not to investigate the above opportunity (“Proposed Transaction”). It is not intended to form the basis of any contract or transaction. Recipients must make their own independent assessment of the opportunity and should obtain independent professional advice. This document does not constitute an offer or invitation in respect of the Proposed Transaction or any other sale or purchase of securities, or any of the business or assets, described in this document.

A recipient cannot derive any legal claim from receipt of this Document to acquire a participating interest in the Company or to conduct negotiations with the Company or RSM Restructuring Advisory LLP, or other parties involved in the transaction with regard to such acquisition.

Status of the issuer

RSM Restructuring Advisory LLP has been appointed by Project Tower (“the Company”) to act as sole advisors in connection with the potential sale of the Company. The content of this promotion has not been approved by an authorised person within the meaning of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000. RSM Restructuring Advisory LLP is acting for the Company in connection with the arrangements proposed in this Document and no one else. RSM Restructuring Advisory LLP will not be responsible to anyone other than the Company for providing the protection afforded to clients or customers of RSM Restructuring Advisory LLP or for providing advice in relation to the proposal.

Status of information

Neither RSM Restructuring Advisory LLP, nor their agents, the Directors, or the Company have reviewed or verified the contents of this Document. No representation or warranty is given or is to be implied by or on behalf of the Company, its Directors or employees or any other person as to the accuracy or completeness of the information or opinions contained herein. Accordingly, none of the Company, its Directors, RSM Restructuring Advisory LLP shall be liable for any direct, indirect or consequential loss or damage suffered by any person as a result of relying on any information or opinions contained herein or in any other communication in connection with such proposed investment. In particular, they shall not be liable for the statements, projections or other information on the Company, its strategies, economic situation, market and competitive situations, regulatory environment etc. contained in the Document. Any Recipient who wishes to pursue an interest in the Company must complete their own due diligence and other enquiries as they think fit but, in any event, must not rely on the contents of this Document which is being provided for information purposes only.

This Document and the information contained herein are delivered as of the date set forth on the front cover hereof, and there shall be no implication that there has been no change in the affairs of the Company or other matters since such date. The statements contained in this Document and the facts on which they are based may be altered without prior notice. The Company and RSM Restructuring Advisory LLP assume no responsibility for updating this Document or any of the information contained herein. RSM Restructuring Advisory LLP is under no obligation to provide further information and does so at its own discretion.

The recipient acknowledges and agrees that no person has, nor is held out as having, any authority to give any statement, warranty, representation, assurance or undertaking on behalf of RSM Restructuring Advisory LLP, nor their agents, the Directors or the Company, in connection with the Proposed Transaction.

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RSM Restructuring Advisory LLP is under no obligation to provide further information and does so at its own discretion. RSM Restructuring Advisory LLP is a limited liability partnership registered in England and Wales, with registered number OC325349.