This document provides important information about Leon Bonds, which are being offered by Leon Restaurants to raise £1.5 million. The bonds are non-transferable, unsecured debt that will provide investors a return in the form of £eon Pounds and quarterly prize draws. The bonds carry investment risks and are not protected by financial compensation schemes. The funds raised will be used to open new Leon restaurants in the UK and abroad.
This document is an investment agreement between Lotus Capital Limited and an individual investor. It outlines the terms of an investment account called the Lotus Capital Halal Income & Savings Account Builder (HISAB). Key points include:
- Lotus Capital will invest the individual's deposited funds along with other investors' funds in accordance with Islamic finance principles.
- Lotus Capital will distribute 70% of profits to investors proportionally and retain 30% of profits.
- The individual's liability is limited to the deposited funds and Lotus Capital must keep the funds separate from its own assets.
- The agreement will remain in force until termination due to breach of terms or redemption of all investments.
The document discusses various aspects of partnerships and joint stock companies including:
1. Section 4 of the Partnership Act defines a partnership as the relation between persons who have agreed to share profits from a business carried on by one or more of the partners.
2. There are three types of joint stock companies - unlimited companies, limited companies, and companies limited by guarantees.
3. To form a joint stock company, it must be chartered, statutory, or registered as a limited company and obtain a certificate of incorporation and commencement of business.
4. A joint stock company is authorized to operate through resolutions passed by its board of directors which nominate authorized persons to operate the company's bank account.
The document summarizes key aspects of the Banking Regulation Act of 1949 in India. It defines banking as accepting deposits from the public that are repayable on demand. The main objectives of the Act are to ensure sound banking through regulation of branch openings and liquid asset maintenance. It prohibits banks from engaging in trade and allows the Reserve Bank of India to regulate advances, inspect banks, and wind up banks not operating in depositors' interests. At least 51% of bank directors must have expertise in areas like accountancy, banking, or law. The Chairman must be a full-time employee and cannot hold the position for more than 5 years.
An Islamic Perspective of Business Finance (A Comparative Study with Conventi...Syed Mahmood Ali
India is big country with the population of 1.210 billion of which about 172 million (14%) are
Muslims.We are having the conventional system of banking and finance which is based on only
interest. A common practice seen here is anyone who is having any surplus money would be
interested in starting the finance business instead of investing in productive projects and
developing the economy. In this paper we are trying to provide information about the Islamic
beliefs on loans, currency, investment and banking and finance besides how to use the money in
the various Islamic investment modules. The emphasizing on important investment modules in
Islamic Banking and Finance where by practical application can be done to achieve the objective real growth and development of economy
The document summarizes key provisions of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 in India. It outlines definitions of banking and banking companies. It discusses the overriding effect of the Act over memorandum, articles, agreements and resolutions of banking companies. It also covers restrictions on use of banking terms, prohibition on trading activities, limits on property holding, payment of brokerage/commission, restrictions on floating charges and dividend payments. Further, it discusses appointment of directors, reserve requirements, cash reserve maintenance, subsidiary business activities and regulatory powers of RBI over banking companies.
The document outlines various activities that banks are permitted to conduct according to the Banking Regulation Act of 1949 in India. It lists collecting and transmitting money, managing and dealing with property acquired to satisfy debts, undertaking trusts, acquiring and maintaining buildings, acquiring other businesses if permitted, and other incidental activities. It specifies that banks cannot conduct any other business or substitute other applicable laws unless stated. The Act does not apply to primary agricultural societies, cooperative land mortgage banks, or other cooperative societies except as provided. It also outlines restrictions on banks granting loans to directors and companies they have interests in.
The Banking Regulation Act of 1949 was introduced to regulate banks in India through separate legislation, as previously banks were controlled by the Indian Companies Act. Key provisions of the Act include defining banking and forms of business, capital requirements, management structure, liquidity requirements, licensing of new banks, and powers granted to the Reserve Bank of India to supervise banks. The Act aimed to establish a framework to promote a sound and healthy banking system in the country.
The document provides an overview of key banking laws and regulations in India, including the Banking Regulation Act of 1949. It discusses the history and objectives of the Act, as well as some important amendments over time. The Act aims to safeguard depositors and control bank personnel while promoting the interests of the Indian economy. It establishes requirements for banks regarding minimum capital, licensing, branch operations, reserves, and more. The Act applies to nationalized, non-nationalized, and cooperative banks operating in India.
This document is an investment agreement between Lotus Capital Limited and an individual investor. It outlines the terms of an investment account called the Lotus Capital Halal Income & Savings Account Builder (HISAB). Key points include:
- Lotus Capital will invest the individual's deposited funds along with other investors' funds in accordance with Islamic finance principles.
- Lotus Capital will distribute 70% of profits to investors proportionally and retain 30% of profits.
- The individual's liability is limited to the deposited funds and Lotus Capital must keep the funds separate from its own assets.
- The agreement will remain in force until termination due to breach of terms or redemption of all investments.
The document discusses various aspects of partnerships and joint stock companies including:
1. Section 4 of the Partnership Act defines a partnership as the relation between persons who have agreed to share profits from a business carried on by one or more of the partners.
2. There are three types of joint stock companies - unlimited companies, limited companies, and companies limited by guarantees.
3. To form a joint stock company, it must be chartered, statutory, or registered as a limited company and obtain a certificate of incorporation and commencement of business.
4. A joint stock company is authorized to operate through resolutions passed by its board of directors which nominate authorized persons to operate the company's bank account.
The document summarizes key aspects of the Banking Regulation Act of 1949 in India. It defines banking as accepting deposits from the public that are repayable on demand. The main objectives of the Act are to ensure sound banking through regulation of branch openings and liquid asset maintenance. It prohibits banks from engaging in trade and allows the Reserve Bank of India to regulate advances, inspect banks, and wind up banks not operating in depositors' interests. At least 51% of bank directors must have expertise in areas like accountancy, banking, or law. The Chairman must be a full-time employee and cannot hold the position for more than 5 years.
An Islamic Perspective of Business Finance (A Comparative Study with Conventi...Syed Mahmood Ali
India is big country with the population of 1.210 billion of which about 172 million (14%) are
Muslims.We are having the conventional system of banking and finance which is based on only
interest. A common practice seen here is anyone who is having any surplus money would be
interested in starting the finance business instead of investing in productive projects and
developing the economy. In this paper we are trying to provide information about the Islamic
beliefs on loans, currency, investment and banking and finance besides how to use the money in
the various Islamic investment modules. The emphasizing on important investment modules in
Islamic Banking and Finance where by practical application can be done to achieve the objective real growth and development of economy
The document summarizes key provisions of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 in India. It outlines definitions of banking and banking companies. It discusses the overriding effect of the Act over memorandum, articles, agreements and resolutions of banking companies. It also covers restrictions on use of banking terms, prohibition on trading activities, limits on property holding, payment of brokerage/commission, restrictions on floating charges and dividend payments. Further, it discusses appointment of directors, reserve requirements, cash reserve maintenance, subsidiary business activities and regulatory powers of RBI over banking companies.
The document outlines various activities that banks are permitted to conduct according to the Banking Regulation Act of 1949 in India. It lists collecting and transmitting money, managing and dealing with property acquired to satisfy debts, undertaking trusts, acquiring and maintaining buildings, acquiring other businesses if permitted, and other incidental activities. It specifies that banks cannot conduct any other business or substitute other applicable laws unless stated. The Act does not apply to primary agricultural societies, cooperative land mortgage banks, or other cooperative societies except as provided. It also outlines restrictions on banks granting loans to directors and companies they have interests in.
The Banking Regulation Act of 1949 was introduced to regulate banks in India through separate legislation, as previously banks were controlled by the Indian Companies Act. Key provisions of the Act include defining banking and forms of business, capital requirements, management structure, liquidity requirements, licensing of new banks, and powers granted to the Reserve Bank of India to supervise banks. The Act aimed to establish a framework to promote a sound and healthy banking system in the country.
The document provides an overview of key banking laws and regulations in India, including the Banking Regulation Act of 1949. It discusses the history and objectives of the Act, as well as some important amendments over time. The Act aims to safeguard depositors and control bank personnel while promoting the interests of the Indian economy. It establishes requirements for banks regarding minimum capital, licensing, branch operations, reserves, and more. The Act applies to nationalized, non-nationalized, and cooperative banks operating in India.
The document discusses various Islamic financial instruments used in Malaysia. It describes instruments like Mudharabah, Musharakah, Murabahah, Ijarah, and Wakalah. It explains how these instruments work, including the rights and responsibilities of parties in each contract. Shariah committees provide oversight to ensure Islamic banks operate according to Shariah principles.
This document provides an overview of borrowing powers under company law. It defines key terms related to borrowing such as ultra vires, fixed and floating charges, and debentures. It discusses the statutory limits on a company's borrowing powers, conditions for borrowing funds, and the powers of directors to borrow. It also summarizes the remedies available to lenders for ultra vires borrowing, the registration requirements for different types of charges, and the effects of non-registration. Finally, it compares shareholders and debenture holders and outlines the duties of a company secretary related to the issue of debentures.
This document is the Banking Regulation Act of 1949 which establishes the regulatory framework for banking in India. Some key points:
- It gives the Central Government and Reserve Bank of India oversight over banking operations.
- It defines terms related to banking such as "banking company", "demand liabilities", "time liabilities", and establishes the regulatory powers and authorities.
- It allows the Central Government and RBI to suspend parts of the Act during emergencies or if deemed necessary for financial stability.
This document discusses nomination facilities available in bank accounts and lockers in India according to the Banking Regulation Act of 1949. Key points include:
- Nomination allows for faster release of funds to a nominee without requiring a legal certificate. It is available for deposit accounts, lockers, and safe custody.
- A nomination names one individual (not organizations) who can claim the funds/articles. It can be made for new or existing accounts.
- Nomination registration is noted on account documents but the nominee's name is not included without customer request.
- Nomination continues unless cancelled and minors require a guardian's nomination until adulthood. Payments to nominees discharge the bank from further liability
1. A company can create two types of charges over its assets - fixed charges and floating charges. A fixed charge is created over specific assets, while a floating charge is created over a class of changing assets like stock.
2. For a charge to be valid, it must be registered with the Registrar within 30 days. Failure to register results in the charge being void. On registration, the Registrar issues a certificate of registration.
3. When the debt secured by a registered charge is paid off, the company must notify the Registrar who will record a memorandum of satisfaction in the register of charges.
The document discusses non-fund based credit facilities provided by banks, including letters of credit, guarantees, and co-acceptance of bills. It provides details on:
1) How these facilities work and the parties involved, including the applicant, issuing bank, beneficiary, advising/confirming/negotiating banks.
2) Guidelines from the Reserve Bank of India for these facilities, focusing on eligibility criteria for customers and banks' obligations.
3) Specific requirements for letters of credit, guarantees, and co-acceptance of bills.
1. The document discusses different modes of lending used by banks to secure advances, including lien, pledge, mortgage, and hypothecation.
2. A lien allows a bank to retain possession of goods until debts are paid, while a pledge involves delivering goods to the bank.
3. Mortgage transfers interest in specific immovable property, and hypothecation grants security over movable property without transferring possession.
This document is a deed of partnership that establishes a partnership between four parties for carrying out a business. It details the terms of the partnership agreement such as the name and nature of the business, capital contributions, profit/loss sharing ratios, responsibilities of working partners, bookkeeping practices, dispute resolution process, and ability to modify the agreement over time. The purpose is to formally document the terms under which the parties have been and will continue operating the business partnership.
The document discusses amendments made to regulations regarding opening escrow accounts and pledging shares for foreign direct investment transactions in India. Key points:
1) Authorized dealers and SEBI depository participants can now open non-interest bearing escrow accounts in India on behalf of residents and non-residents for FDI transactions, without prior RBI approval.
2) Shares of an Indian company held by non-residents can now be pledged in favor of Indian or overseas banks to secure business loans for the company or its affiliates, subject to certain conditions.
3) The changes aim to provide more operational flexibility and ease procedures for FDI transactions like joint ventures and private equity investments.
Indian companies can issue redeemable preference shares as bonus shares to non-resident shareholders such as FIIs, FPIs, and NRIs under certain conditions. Issuing such bonus shares provides benefits to both companies and investors. It allows companies to distribute profits without immediate cash outflows while investors receive staggered payouts. The document discusses the relevant regulations and conditions for issuing redeemable preference shares as bonus shares to non-resident shareholders.
BEFORE THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE BOARD OF INDIA,MUMBAIarunpanchariya234
This document is an order from the Securities and Exchange Board of India regarding alleged market manipulation using Global Depository Receipt (GDR) issues by Pan Asia Advisors Limited and Mr. Arun Panchariya. The order notes that Panchariya had connections to several entities involved in the scheme and acted fraudulently in the stocks of several issuer companies. It finds that Panchariya arranged loans to subscribe to GDRs, which were then sold to foreign investors who converted them into shares and sold in the Indian market, manipulating share prices. The order provides details of large GDR issues by several companies that raised capital significantly larger than the companies' prior market caps.
The document discusses the Banking Regulation Act of 1949 and provides a project report on the Act submitted by a student. The report includes an introduction to the Act, definitions, important provisions, forms of business allowed, functions and powers of the Reserve Bank of India, and chapters on licensing, reforms, and conclusions. The student completed the project to gain practical knowledge of banking tools and regulations in India.
This document discusses share capital and loan capital (borrowing powers) of companies under Indian company law.
It defines various types of share capital including authorized capital, issued capital, subscribed capital, called-up capital, paid-up capital, and reserve capital. It also discusses alteration and reduction of share capital, duties of the court in reduction of capital, and liability of members after reduction.
It then discusses a company's borrowing powers, including implied powers to borrow for trading companies and express powers required for non-trading companies. It discusses limitations on director's borrowing powers and consequences of ultra vires borrowing by a company or directors. Key points covered are rights of lenders in case of ultra vires borrowing, and
This document discusses non-fund based credit facilities provided by banks. It begins by defining non-fund based facilities as facilities extended by banks that do not immediately involve an outflow of funds, but may later result in financial liability if commitments are not honored. Examples provided include letters of credit and bank guarantees. The advantages of non-fund based facilities for banks are then outlined, such as no immediate funds outlay and future risk exposure. Various types of non-fund facilities are also defined, with bank guarantees explained in further detail including definition, parties involved, types, and operational procedures.
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1. Mudarabah is a type of partnership where one partner provides capital to another to invest in a business venture. Profits are shared according to a predetermined ratio, while losses are borne solely by the capital provider.
2. There are two types of Mudarabah - restricted, where the capital provider specifies the business or place of investment, and unrestricted, with broader investment freedom.
3. A Mudarabah can be terminated by either party through notice and distribution of profits/losses occurs according to capital ratios at termination.
Mudarabah is an Islamic equity-based contract where the rabbul-maal provides capital to the mudarib for a business venture. Profits are shared according to a predetermined ratio, while losses are borne by the rabbul-maal. There are issues with using mudarabah as the basis for deposit instruments or financing facilities, as some structures violate risk-sharing principles. Bay' Bithaman Ajil (BBA) is an Islamic contract where payment for an asset is deferred through installments. It is commonly used for home financing in Malaysia, though some consider it controversial as the profit rate tracks market interest rates. Legal documentation for BBA financing includes sale and purchase agreements and security documents like charges over
Mortgage Pledge Hypothetication Lien Charge(1st and 2nd Charge) Fixed & float...Study Guide Pro
This PPT is for BMS and Banking student . It consist of following Terms with suitable example.
Mortgage
Pledge
Hypothetication
Lien
Charge(1st and 2nd Charge)
Fixed & floating charge
Pari passu
PlR
Margin money
El documento describe las actividades de un encuentro regional del Grupo Chileno de Materiales Dentales en Talca en 2008, incluyendo una cena de camaradería, asistentes distinguidos al encuentro, un almuerzo de clausura, el reconocimiento al coordinador regional de Talca y la presencia de la directiva nacional del grupo. También se hace mención a un homenaje al Dr. Jorge Rotter por su trayectoria.
RIAM is a public training institution in Rwanda that needs reform to better meet the country's skills needs. A review identified strengths like extensive collaboration, but also weaknesses like inadequate training experts and quality assurance. Opportunities include government support for skills development, while challenges include limited funding. Reform goals include revising RIAM's law and structure, ensuring quality training programs, and achieving financial sustainability through projects to expand facilities, strengthen human resources, and build ICT capacity. Staff are urged to support the reform through teamwork and commitment.
The document discusses various Islamic financial instruments used in Malaysia. It describes instruments like Mudharabah, Musharakah, Murabahah, Ijarah, and Wakalah. It explains how these instruments work, including the rights and responsibilities of parties in each contract. Shariah committees provide oversight to ensure Islamic banks operate according to Shariah principles.
This document provides an overview of borrowing powers under company law. It defines key terms related to borrowing such as ultra vires, fixed and floating charges, and debentures. It discusses the statutory limits on a company's borrowing powers, conditions for borrowing funds, and the powers of directors to borrow. It also summarizes the remedies available to lenders for ultra vires borrowing, the registration requirements for different types of charges, and the effects of non-registration. Finally, it compares shareholders and debenture holders and outlines the duties of a company secretary related to the issue of debentures.
This document is the Banking Regulation Act of 1949 which establishes the regulatory framework for banking in India. Some key points:
- It gives the Central Government and Reserve Bank of India oversight over banking operations.
- It defines terms related to banking such as "banking company", "demand liabilities", "time liabilities", and establishes the regulatory powers and authorities.
- It allows the Central Government and RBI to suspend parts of the Act during emergencies or if deemed necessary for financial stability.
This document discusses nomination facilities available in bank accounts and lockers in India according to the Banking Regulation Act of 1949. Key points include:
- Nomination allows for faster release of funds to a nominee without requiring a legal certificate. It is available for deposit accounts, lockers, and safe custody.
- A nomination names one individual (not organizations) who can claim the funds/articles. It can be made for new or existing accounts.
- Nomination registration is noted on account documents but the nominee's name is not included without customer request.
- Nomination continues unless cancelled and minors require a guardian's nomination until adulthood. Payments to nominees discharge the bank from further liability
1. A company can create two types of charges over its assets - fixed charges and floating charges. A fixed charge is created over specific assets, while a floating charge is created over a class of changing assets like stock.
2. For a charge to be valid, it must be registered with the Registrar within 30 days. Failure to register results in the charge being void. On registration, the Registrar issues a certificate of registration.
3. When the debt secured by a registered charge is paid off, the company must notify the Registrar who will record a memorandum of satisfaction in the register of charges.
The document discusses non-fund based credit facilities provided by banks, including letters of credit, guarantees, and co-acceptance of bills. It provides details on:
1) How these facilities work and the parties involved, including the applicant, issuing bank, beneficiary, advising/confirming/negotiating banks.
2) Guidelines from the Reserve Bank of India for these facilities, focusing on eligibility criteria for customers and banks' obligations.
3) Specific requirements for letters of credit, guarantees, and co-acceptance of bills.
1. The document discusses different modes of lending used by banks to secure advances, including lien, pledge, mortgage, and hypothecation.
2. A lien allows a bank to retain possession of goods until debts are paid, while a pledge involves delivering goods to the bank.
3. Mortgage transfers interest in specific immovable property, and hypothecation grants security over movable property without transferring possession.
This document is a deed of partnership that establishes a partnership between four parties for carrying out a business. It details the terms of the partnership agreement such as the name and nature of the business, capital contributions, profit/loss sharing ratios, responsibilities of working partners, bookkeeping practices, dispute resolution process, and ability to modify the agreement over time. The purpose is to formally document the terms under which the parties have been and will continue operating the business partnership.
The document discusses amendments made to regulations regarding opening escrow accounts and pledging shares for foreign direct investment transactions in India. Key points:
1) Authorized dealers and SEBI depository participants can now open non-interest bearing escrow accounts in India on behalf of residents and non-residents for FDI transactions, without prior RBI approval.
2) Shares of an Indian company held by non-residents can now be pledged in favor of Indian or overseas banks to secure business loans for the company or its affiliates, subject to certain conditions.
3) The changes aim to provide more operational flexibility and ease procedures for FDI transactions like joint ventures and private equity investments.
Indian companies can issue redeemable preference shares as bonus shares to non-resident shareholders such as FIIs, FPIs, and NRIs under certain conditions. Issuing such bonus shares provides benefits to both companies and investors. It allows companies to distribute profits without immediate cash outflows while investors receive staggered payouts. The document discusses the relevant regulations and conditions for issuing redeemable preference shares as bonus shares to non-resident shareholders.
BEFORE THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE BOARD OF INDIA,MUMBAIarunpanchariya234
This document is an order from the Securities and Exchange Board of India regarding alleged market manipulation using Global Depository Receipt (GDR) issues by Pan Asia Advisors Limited and Mr. Arun Panchariya. The order notes that Panchariya had connections to several entities involved in the scheme and acted fraudulently in the stocks of several issuer companies. It finds that Panchariya arranged loans to subscribe to GDRs, which were then sold to foreign investors who converted them into shares and sold in the Indian market, manipulating share prices. The order provides details of large GDR issues by several companies that raised capital significantly larger than the companies' prior market caps.
The document discusses the Banking Regulation Act of 1949 and provides a project report on the Act submitted by a student. The report includes an introduction to the Act, definitions, important provisions, forms of business allowed, functions and powers of the Reserve Bank of India, and chapters on licensing, reforms, and conclusions. The student completed the project to gain practical knowledge of banking tools and regulations in India.
This document discusses share capital and loan capital (borrowing powers) of companies under Indian company law.
It defines various types of share capital including authorized capital, issued capital, subscribed capital, called-up capital, paid-up capital, and reserve capital. It also discusses alteration and reduction of share capital, duties of the court in reduction of capital, and liability of members after reduction.
It then discusses a company's borrowing powers, including implied powers to borrow for trading companies and express powers required for non-trading companies. It discusses limitations on director's borrowing powers and consequences of ultra vires borrowing by a company or directors. Key points covered are rights of lenders in case of ultra vires borrowing, and
This document discusses non-fund based credit facilities provided by banks. It begins by defining non-fund based facilities as facilities extended by banks that do not immediately involve an outflow of funds, but may later result in financial liability if commitments are not honored. Examples provided include letters of credit and bank guarantees. The advantages of non-fund based facilities for banks are then outlined, such as no immediate funds outlay and future risk exposure. Various types of non-fund facilities are also defined, with bank guarantees explained in further detail including definition, parties involved, types, and operational procedures.
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1. Mudarabah is a type of partnership where one partner provides capital to another to invest in a business venture. Profits are shared according to a predetermined ratio, while losses are borne solely by the capital provider.
2. There are two types of Mudarabah - restricted, where the capital provider specifies the business or place of investment, and unrestricted, with broader investment freedom.
3. A Mudarabah can be terminated by either party through notice and distribution of profits/losses occurs according to capital ratios at termination.
Mudarabah is an Islamic equity-based contract where the rabbul-maal provides capital to the mudarib for a business venture. Profits are shared according to a predetermined ratio, while losses are borne by the rabbul-maal. There are issues with using mudarabah as the basis for deposit instruments or financing facilities, as some structures violate risk-sharing principles. Bay' Bithaman Ajil (BBA) is an Islamic contract where payment for an asset is deferred through installments. It is commonly used for home financing in Malaysia, though some consider it controversial as the profit rate tracks market interest rates. Legal documentation for BBA financing includes sale and purchase agreements and security documents like charges over
Mortgage Pledge Hypothetication Lien Charge(1st and 2nd Charge) Fixed & float...Study Guide Pro
This PPT is for BMS and Banking student . It consist of following Terms with suitable example.
Mortgage
Pledge
Hypothetication
Lien
Charge(1st and 2nd Charge)
Fixed & floating charge
Pari passu
PlR
Margin money
El documento describe las actividades de un encuentro regional del Grupo Chileno de Materiales Dentales en Talca en 2008, incluyendo una cena de camaradería, asistentes distinguidos al encuentro, un almuerzo de clausura, el reconocimiento al coordinador regional de Talca y la presencia de la directiva nacional del grupo. También se hace mención a un homenaje al Dr. Jorge Rotter por su trayectoria.
RIAM is a public training institution in Rwanda that needs reform to better meet the country's skills needs. A review identified strengths like extensive collaboration, but also weaknesses like inadequate training experts and quality assurance. Opportunities include government support for skills development, while challenges include limited funding. Reform goals include revising RIAM's law and structure, ensuring quality training programs, and achieving financial sustainability through projects to expand facilities, strengthen human resources, and build ICT capacity. Staff are urged to support the reform through teamwork and commitment.
KLM has utilized social media to enhance their customer service and achieve their mission of corporate social responsibility. They began actively engaging on social media in 2009 and saw great success in responding to customers during the 2010 Icelandic volcano crisis. This led KLM to invest heavily in social media strategy focused on customer centricity. Their social media policies and innovative campaigns demonstrate a truly customer-centric approach and have led to benefits like improved customer service, product development, and employee pride in the company.
El documento describe la gran cantidad de diseño creativo en Brasil, a pesar de sus contrastes y contradicciones sociales. Explica cómo los estereotipos sobre Brasil no capturan toda la historia, y que hay tanto diseñadores establecidos como jóvenes talentos creando un vibrante diseño brasileño. Finalmente, resume que apreciar el diseño brasileño requiere entender los desafíos inherentes a su sociedad.
This document discusses depository institutions such as commercial banks, savings and loan associations, savings banks, and credit unions. It describes their key characteristics and activities. Depository institutions obtain funds from deposits and use those funds to generate income through loans and investments. They face asset-liability problems in managing the mismatch between long-term assets and short-term liabilities. Regulators monitor various risks at these institutions including credit, liquidity, market, and operational risk. The document provides examples of major depository institutions in the Philippines within each category.
Ppp explication ou pppexplanation for company with docs to fill v17102013World Wide
The document provides information about a private placement program (PPP) for investors. Some key details:
1) The program involves buying and selling financial instruments like MTNs from banks to generate profits from price differences. Returns of up to 40% per week are possible for larger investments.
2) The process involves an investor transferring funds and signing agreements. A letter of credit is then used to purchase instruments which are sold for profits. Weekly returns are paid out over 40 weeks.
3) Investors can reinvest returns multiple times to generate even higher profits. Risk is minimized by pre-arranging purchase and sale agreements.
4) The program is facilitated by a team with banking experience who evaluate cases
Bonds are formal promises to pay a specified sum of money (principal/face value) at a future date, along with periodic interest payments. A bond indenture details the terms of the loan between the issuer and bondholders. Bonds can be issued at face value, a premium, or discount. Premiums are amortized over the bond term to reduce interest expense. Discounts are amortized to increase interest expense over time. When bonds are reacquired before maturity, any remaining premium/discount is removed and gains/losses are recognized.
The Art Of The Raise Final - How Fund Structures Used in RE NEW EDITION MVIRobb Krautbauer
The document discusses various types of real estate fund structures, including:
1. Private capital with a dedicated allocation, which relies on a small group of personal investors.
2. Joint venture funds, which spread risk by partnering with other funds/investors on specific deals.
3. The classic limited partnership structure, where general partners manage capital from limited partners.
4. Aligned investment agreements where an institutional investor provides capital but maintains control.
It also briefly covers brokerage structures, where fund managers source deals for investors in exchange for fees. The document provides pros and cons of each approach.
Crowdfunding from the Start-Up's Perspective (Series: Crowdfunding 2020) Financial Poise
How can businesses use the tools created by the JOBS Act to access capital? This webinar compares raising money online to traditional methods of capital raising. It also compares each of the different titles available under the JOBS Act. Finally, we discuss and compare the differences between security based crowdfunding and rewards based crowdfunding, exploring those instances where such a method would make sense.
To listen to this webinar on demand, go to: https://www.financialpoise.com/financial-poise-webinars/crowdfunding-from-the-start-ups-perspective-2020/
The document provides an overview and definitions of bonds, interest rates, and equities. It defines a bond as a type of security used to raise capital with characteristics including a principal amount to be repaid at maturity, coupon payments, and an issuer and holder. Bonds are issued by governments, corporations, and other entities and held by pension funds and other investors. Interest rates and stock markets are also discussed at a high level.
The document is a lease agreement between a lessor and lessee for the leasing of a bank guarantee (BG). Key details:
- The lessor agrees to lease a BG of at least $5 million USD/Euro to the lessee.
- The lease price is 6% of the face value of the BG plus 2% commission for the lessor and lessee agents.
- Payment will be made via wire transfer. The BG will be delivered via SWIFT message to the lessee's bank within 3 days of payment confirmation.
- The agreement outlines the roles, responsibilities, and procedures between the lessor and lessee regarding the lease and delivery of the
Help, My Business is in Trouble! (Series: Restructuring, Insolvency & Trouble...Financial Poise
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2. I M P O R TANT I N F O R MAT I ON
This Invitation Document is important and requires trading on any market. Investment in an unquoted
your immediate attention if you want to apply security of this nature, being an illiquid investment,
for Leon Bonds. If you are in any doubt about is speculative and involves a degree of risk. It will not
the action you should take or the contents of this be possible to sell or realise Leon Bonds before they
Invitation Document, you should contact your mature or to obtain reliable information about the
bank manager, solicitor, accountant, stockbroker risks to which they are exposed.
or other professional adviser who is authorised
by the Financial Services Authority to conduct This Invitation Document, which is a financial
investment business and who specialises in advising promotion for the purposes of Section 21 of
on investment in bonds, shares and other securities, FSMA, is issued by the Company which accepts
including unlisted securities. responsibility for the information contained herein. CONTENTS
This Invitation Document has been approved as a
This Invitation Document is an invitation to apply financial promotion for UK publication by Reeves
for Leon Bonds, on the terms and conditions set which is authorised by the FSA to conduct investment
out in this Invitation Document and the Leon Bond business. Reeves is registered on the FSA’s Register
Instrument (copies of which are available at with registered number 135202. Reeves is acting
www.leonrestaurants.co.uk/theleonbond), the exclusively for the Company in connection with the
principal terms of which are set out on pages 6 to 7 issue of the Leon Bonds and no one else, and will
of this Invitation Document. The Leon Bonds will be not regard any other person as its customer or be
non-convertible, unsecured, non-transferable, and responsible to any other person for providing the
will provide investors with a return in the form of protections afforded to customers of Reeves or for
£eon Pounds and quarterly prize draws. The Leon advising any such person in relation to the issue of
Bonds will be repayable in three years’ time at the Leon Bonds. Introduction......................................................... 5
option of Bondholders.
Application should only be made on the basis of this
Investment in the Leon Bonds involves certain risks. Invitation Document and the Leon Bond Instrument.
About The Leon Bond........................................ 6
For a discussion of the benefits and risks that should This Invitation Document does not constitute an
be considered in connection with an investment, offer of transferable securities to the public and
How To Apply....................................................... 8
please see the section headed “Risk Factors” on accordingly this Invitation Document does not
page 22 of this Invitation Document. The historical constitute a prospectus to which the Prospectus Rules
How The Funds Will Be Used........................... 10
performance of the Leon Group is no indication
of its future performance. The Leon Bonds are an
of the FSA apply. Therefore, this Invitation Document
and the Leon Bond Instrument have not been
The Leon Team.................................................. 12
unsecured debt of the Company and they may not approved by the Financial Services Authority or any Leon Financial Performance............................ 16
be a suitable investment for all people receiving this other regulatory body. You should ensure that you
Invitation Document. Prospective investors should read and understand all of this Invitation Document Your Questions Answered.................................. 18
consider carefully whether an investment in the before applying for Leon Bonds.
Leon Bonds is suitable for them in the light of their
This Invitation Document does not constitute an
The Legals.......................................................... 22
personal circumstances. Investors should not apply
offer to sell, or the solicitation of an offer to buy,
for any Leon Bonds referred to in this Invitation
Leon Bonds in any jurisdiction in which such
Leon And Its Advisers........................................ 27
Document, except on the basis of the information
offer or solicitation is unlawful. The distribution
published in this Invitation Document and the Leon
of this Invitation Document in jurisdictions other
Glossary............................................................... 29
Bond Instrument.
than the United Kingdom may be restricted by
The Leon Bonds are not shares and do not confer law and therefore persons into whose possession
any equity interest or voting rights in the equity of this Invitation Document comes should inform
any member of the Leon Group. themselves about and observe any such restriction.
Any failure to comply with these restrictions may
Leon Bonds are not protected from loss by the constitute a violation of the securities laws of any such
Financial Services Compensation Scheme. jurisdictions.
Leon Bonds are not transferable or negotiable on
any capital market and no application has or will be
made for Leon Bonds to be admitted to listing or
2 3
3. I NT R O D UCT I ON
Dear Club Member,
There is something magical about fast food. As kids we were spellbound by
it. John used to lie on his back and wave his arms and legs in the air with
excitement before his termly visit to McDonalds. But then we grew up and
realised that fast food makes you fall asleep and wake up fat.
So, we asked ourselves: why can’t fast food be good food? Since we opened
Leon we have been working to bring about a revolution in fast food that is
fresh and full of flavour. We believe that people should be able to eat this
in any major city in the world.
With your incredible support and loyalty we have thrived since we first
opened our Carnaby Street restaurant in July 2004. We are often sent
messages asking us to open new restaurants.
When we came to thinking about how we will fund this growth we wanted
to allow you to benefit from a return as well as the banks. So we thought
that we would see if people who ate with us would like to get involved in
lending us the money to do so. A growing movement of customers and
businesses are doing this.
When we tested the water with approximately one quarter of our Club
Members earlier this year, the response was extraordinary. We were
overwhelmed by the number of people who said they would like to get
involved – you can see some of their quotes on these pages.
Given this response it is possible that the Bond will be subscribed above
our £1.5 million target. In this case we will allocate the Bonds to those who
applied earliest.
This Invitation Document has been created using the input and questions
of those Club Members.
Best wishes,
Henry and John
L EON CO - F OUN D E R S
“The bond is a “Now we want a whole
brilliant idea! chain of them, please”
It sums up what Ni g e l S l a t e r
I love about Leon :)”
L e o n Cl u b M e m b e r
5
4. ABOUT T H E L EON BON D
In addition to the £eon Pounds you earn, every
Leon Bond will be entered into a seasonal prize
draw only available to Leon Bondholders. This
Leon Bonds are essentially a very simple idea. will be drawn four times a year on the autumnal
In exchange for taking up a Leon Bond, equinox, the winter solstice, the vernal equinox
you will receive a return in the form of £eon and the summer solstice. The first prize draw will
Pounds that can be used in Leon restaurants. be on 22nd September 2012. Each quarter there
You will be able to buy food, drink, cookbooks will be at least ten prizes, for example:
or anything else in any Leon. Your return
in the form of £eon Pounds will be loaded
• a place on Leon’s annual cookery school on
onto electronic cards which can be used at
the river Dart (including accommodation)
our restaurants. You will also automatically
be entered into a quarterly prize draw where • a place on week long courses at residential Th e R i v e r D a r t
you could win other edible and non-edible cookery schools run by some of our friends
rewards (see below). (at home as well as abroad)
• hampers of food from artisanal British
suppliers (from our suppliers or other
Th e r e a r e t hr e e b o n d o p t i o n s producers we like)
• a set of five sessions with our nutritionist
The larger the denomination of the Leon Bond the higher the
equivalent interest rate:
You will be entitled to all of your investment back
in full three years after the date of issue. (Subject
1 invest £1,500 for three years and receive 120 £eon Pounds* each year –
to our right to repay some or all of the Leon
equivalent to a net 8% return or 10% gross return for the basic rate taxpayer
Bonds early at any time. If we do this, we will pay
2 invest £3,000 for three years and receive 300 £eon Pounds* each you back an additional 1% in £eon Pounds on
year – equivalent to 10% net return or 12.5% gross return for your investment when we return the money.)
Leon Cookery School
the basic rate taxpayer
After the first three years, on each anniversary of
3
invest £5,000 for three years and receive 600 £eon the date the Leon Bonds are issued, you will be
Pounds* each year – equivalent to a 12% net entitled to receive your investment back in full. Or
return or 15% gross return for the basic rate you can choose to hold onto your Leon Bonds and
taxpayer continue to receive your interest and rewards.
Leon will make the necessary basic rate income
“Great idea – power
If you wish to invest more you can buy in
multiples of any of these amounts up to a total
tax payments due on the £eon Pounds return on to the people, not
your investment in the Leon Bond – meaning that
value of £10,000.
there should be no additional liability for tax if the banks!”
The response from those Club Members who we you are a basic rate UK income taxpayer. However, L EON C L UB MEMBE R
sounded out on the idea suggested that the Leon all applicants who are or may be liable to tax,
Bonds would be popular. It is possible the Bond especially higher rate taxpayers, should consult
will be subscribed above our £1.5 million target. their own financial advisers as tax may be payable
In this case we will allocate the Bonds to those who in some cases.
applied earliest.
* if you are an income tax payer. Corporate Bondholders
will receive the gross amount and will be responsible for 6 7
paying their own corporation tax.
5. H O W TO A P P L Y
If, after carefully reading this Invitation
Document, you want to apply please
make your application online here: “It is a miracle. Leon is
www.leonrestaurants.co.uk/ the Future.
theleonbond
It’s one of the rare
You can pay by debit card or bank
transfer. You need to apply and pay by restaurants I have
no later than 5pm on 31st July 2012. encountered that
The response from those Club Members actually makes sense.
who we sounded out on the idea
suggested that the Leon Bonds would be
popular.
If Leon has its way,
and spreads across the
You will be advised in writing if your
application has been successful by 17th nation as widely as it
August 2012 and, in the event that your deserves, we will soon be
application has been successful, we will
send you a Leon Bond Certificate in
much leaner, happier,
respect of each of your Leon Bonds and cleaner, better people
your first £eon Pound cards.
than we are at the
If your application is not successful or
we don’t raise enough to go ahead with
moment.”
the Leon Bonds, the amount paid by you Gil e s C o r e n , Th e Ti m e s
would be repaid without interest
and at your risk.
8 9
6. 1 O P EN I NG NE W L EON R E S TAU R ANT S AN D
H O W T H E F UN D S W I L L BE U S E D C R EAT I NG JOB S T H R OUG H CA R E F U L G R O W T H
Our current restaurants are trading more
We started Leon eight years ago, with a vision to make it profitably than ever, despite the recession,
easy for everybody to eat good food. and every week we get requests to open in
There have always been three guiding principles behind new locations.
that ambition:
We hope to open at least ten restaurants
• make food that tastes good and does you good over the next three years, creating over 200
• make our restaurants lovely, sunny places in which to eat
UK jobs. We will do this carefully, doing
food and to work, both through the physical design and everything we can to make sure that each
through the way we treat each other and the people who restaurant is a huge success.
eat with us
We intend to continue to invest a lot
• to create a business that is big and strong – that is of time in our menu as we open new
sustainable, financially but also in terms of the way we restaurants to ensure that it remains fresh
treat the people who work with us, the way we source and exciting.
our food, the resources we use and the way in which we
engage with the communities of which we are a part We want to continue to play our part
in revitalising the British high street,
These principles remain core to everything we do. We
have come a long way since we opened our Carnaby
designing restaurants that make sense in
Street restaurant. We run thirteen thriving restaurants their local settings rather than having the
(two operated by our franchise partner), we have shared one size fits all approach of many chains.
a little of what we have learned through cookbooks that
are published in Britain, France, Germany, Holland
and America. We have helped found the not-for-profit 2 S ETT I NG U P T H E L EON F OUN D AT I ON
Sustainable Restaurant Association (‘SRA’) and in 2012
Leon was awarded a two star sustainability champion rating.
Ch e fs a t t h e S R A Our vision is to make it easy for everyone to eat good food. We are currently doing
reception at
10 Downing Street
this by serving fast food, but we believe that our expertise and contacts can be of
use more broadly. So we are establishing the Leon Foundation, a not-for-profit
We want to use the money raised through the Leon Bond organisation with the same vision. The first step of the Leon Foundation is to set up
to pursue our vision and fund two endeavours:- an annual summer cookery school with chef Mitch Tonks on the Dart in Devon for
children with renal illnesses, who require a very specific diet. The children we will be
1 Op e n i n g n e w L e o n taking come from homes where very little or no primary cooking is done.
r e s t a u r a n t s AN D c r e a t i n g
j o b s t hr o u g h “The dream is to bring really good
careful growth food at a good price to as many
people as possible. It makes Leon
2 Setting up the
sound like a new religion. If so, it’s
Leon Foundation
one that can count our judges as
among its growing congregation of
W E W I L L A L S O P AY O F F A CONVE R T I B L E L OAN
worshippers”
To reduce our interest cost and maximise the cash we generate towards these two
endeavours, we will pay off a convertible loan of £300,000 from our shareholders. JAY R AYNE R , OB S E R VE R F OO D
In future we may use the money to set up Leon outside the UK. We may also choose MONT H L Y A W A R D S
to use a proportion of the money to reduce other borrowings but only where we
feel that money would not be better applied to opening new restaurants or to
establishing the Leon Foundation. 11
7. T H E L EON TEAM
Brad Blum, Nick Evans,
N o n - e x e c u t i v e D ir e c t o r c h a ir m a n
Brad, who recently joined Leon, Nick joined Leon in 2008. After reading economics at Cambridge,
is a highly regarded figure in he started his career working for Bain & Company overlapping with
the U.S. restaurant industry. Henry and John, although they never met as Nick was busy founding
He created dramatic growth Bain’s Hong Kong operations. After 5 entrepreneurial years in China,
Henry Dimbleby, John Vincent, Simon Drysdale, and cultural change as CEO of India, Indonesia, Korea and the US – whilst loving Asia he found
C o - F o u n d e r & CEO Co-founder F i n a n c e D ir e c t o r the Italian chain Olive Garden, himself missing Europe and particularly Mediterranean food, so he
where he achieved 33 consecutive returned to France where he completed an MBA between trips to the
quarters of same-restaurant sales sea and mountains.
Even before they met, Henry and John had both dreamed of Simon qualified as a chartered
increases and built it into a highly Nick has serial experience in growing retail, leisure and consumer
revolutionising fast food. After studying physics and philoso- accountant with Ernst & Young,
profitable $2.7 billion business by businesses/brands. He led investments in Brantano UK, AS Adventure
phy at Oxford, Henry started his career as a commis chef London, in 1992. He immediately
providing genuine Italian food and Cotswold Outdoor Ltd. He was a founding Partner at Net Fund
with the Michelin-starred chef Bruno Loubet (now of Bistrot transferred to Sydney, returning to – when he arrived there was no Europe, a Eu71.5m private equity fund. In 2003 he acquired a
Bruno Loubet on Clerkenwell Road), and used to bore on London four years later as a Senior olive oil in the menu. One of his significant stake and became the CEO at MW Group Ltd in London
to friends working in other restaurants about his desire to Manager in the Banking and Capital favourite accomplishments was (a £70m retail group consisting of Mappin & Webb, Watches of
democratise good food. Markets Group. In 2003 he was able opening the Riserva di Fizzano Switzerland and TM Sutton) which he successfully returned to
to merge his career with his copious restaurant in an 11th century profitability and sold to Baugur – the then owners of Goldsmiths.
John was born with an entrepreneur’s restless energy. At coffee habit by joining Coffee Republic village in Italy where he flew his
He currently divides his professional life between bicycles – as
Cambridge, he set up a production company and founded as Finance Director. Working with chefs to train.
Chairman of Evans Cycles Ltd (who sell lovely bikes) and Chairman
an advertising agency with Richard Reed, one of the found- founder Bobby Hashemi he stabilised
After Olive Garden he at Rapha Racing Ltd (who make beautiful bicycle clothing) – and
ers of Innocent Smoothies – and still managed to get in a the business and returned it to growth. orchestrated a major turnaround delicious fast food at Leon. He is a Partner at Active Private Equity
few history lectures. When he came to the job fair, the only at Burger King as CEO, reversing Advisory – a significant shareholder in Leon Restaurants.
In early 2007 Simon met John and
application form left was for Procter and Gamble. He got the the company’s downward sales
Henry during the negotiations to sell
job and soon found himself promoted to the launch of Max spiral and doubling profits by
a Coffee Republic on Strand, which
Factor and Oil of Olay. But John loves to eat, and all the time introducing dishes built on
became Leon’s fifth restaurant. Simon
he was selling make-up, he was quietly filling notebooks with its traditional (and healthier)
joined Leon in July 2007 and has
thoughts on how to serve good fast food. “flame grilled” style. As CEO of
helped the business grow to its current
Romano’s Macaroni Grill, he led
13 restaurants. Simon is responsible for
Henry, meanwhile, had given up his job as a chef – he lacked an initiative to improve the taste
the unseen essentials of the business,
the dexterity to make ornamental carrots – and joined the of the food while removing a total
including finance, property, legal affairs of 42,000 calories from the menu,
Daily Telegraph as a gossip columnist and occasional feature
and the supply chain. reducing fat by 59% and sodium
writer. From there he joined Bain & Company, one of the
by 46%. Megan Bailey,
top three global management consultancy firms, becoming a Sadly Simon has decided to leave the
H e a d o f Br a n d
senior manager. Leon family at the end of the summer, After that, Brad founded BLUM
having been offered the position of Enterprises, whose mission is
Finance Director with Rex Restaurants, Megan started her adult life studying fine art in her home country of
A couple of years later John joined Bain too. While working to “provide good food for the France, before moving to the UK to do an MA in design. She wrote
together they travelled all over the country. All they found to the owner of restaurants such as The planet” – food that tastes good, her thesis on how packaging design could help people share their
eat on these trips was delicious but life-destroying fried chick- Wolseley on Piccadilly. The search to is good for you, makes you feel food and regenerate communal feasting. A stickler for function over
en or cold neon-lit sandwiches. Infuriated by the difficulty of find his replacement is well advanced good, is good value and is good form, she likes making things feel precious and loved.
finding tasty, nutritious food on the run, they resolved to do and we look forward to welcoming his for the environment. It is these
She got a part-time bar job whilst studying and loved it – delving
something about it themselves. And so Leon – named after successor to the family soon. Simon will shared values, his friendship with into the world of wine, dining out culture and restaurant branding.
John’s dad – was born. remain a shareholder and an avid Leon John, and a love for our food, She joined Leon as manager of Ludgate Circus “to help promote
consumer. that attracted him to Leon. wholesome goodness” after eight straight years of dishing out alcohol.
Brad spends his free time driving She was recently made Head of Brand. Her design sense, energy, love
racing cars – in 2005 he was in of food, and deep understanding of Leon are a potent mix.
the top ten at the 2005 Rolex 24 She loves food but can’t follow a recipe... so enjoys setting the table
Hours of Daytona. We think he whilst others cook.
looks a bit like Paul Newman.
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8. T H E L EON TEAM
James Lee-French, Nickie Bartsch,
C o m m e r c i a l D ir e c t o r H e a d o f Tr a i n i n g
James is responsible for making Nickie is the straight-talking Scot on the team. Like Glenn, she started
Glenn Edwards, Christopher “Toph” Ford, sure that all of our ingredients her life in hotels (she has a BA from Napier University in Edinburgh
Op e r a t i o n s D ir e c t o r Head of Food
get to us at their best so they can no less). She joined us in 2006. She had eaten at Leon in Spitalfields
Glenn started life in hotel management, before Toph is responsible for Leon’s food – for making get to you at their best. He was and loved the food and the energy – so she got in touch.
a stint in the US persuaded him that food it taste good and doing you good. He creates new born in Yorkshire and has worked
Starting as a manager at our Spitalfields restaurant, Nickie moved to
businesses without accommodation were much dishes, tweaks old ones, and ensures the kitchens in food for ten years.
Ludgate Circus before taking on all of the training across Leon earlier
more fun. are able to produce them all to consistently high Before Leon, he worked with this year.
standards. Simon at Coffee Republic and
Immediately prior to coming to join us in the She drills our teams with an extraordinary combination of charisma
spring of last year, Glenn had spent 11 years He got his love of food from his nan at an early age. then spent a stint at Cineworld –
and iron-fisted discipline.
working closely with Julian Metcalfe at Itsu. As She owned a café in the east end of London and where he was responsible, among
Head of Operations he grew the business from cooked amazing, simple British food. It was a secret other things, for buying over
passion for most of his childhood, as he was sport £30 million worth of popcorn a
one to 32 shops (from a revenue of £2 million
to over £30 million). He simplified kitchen mad and it all seemed a bit girly. year. He is methodical, detailed “After nearly 6 years
operations, designed new restaurants, and But he grew up and trained to be a professional
and would walk a mile to save
a few pennies. Nonetheless
with Leon, I enjoy
introduced a training and development structure.
He streamlined their supply chain. He also spent
chef at Westminster College. Following spells in
a number of restaurants, Toph took a degree in
he likes the finer things in the food more now
life, loves organising parties
two years heading up their brand and food
development.
Food Production, Development and Retailing at and understands the critical than I did when
Bournemouth University, simultaneously setting up
At Leon he runs all of the restaurants as well a hotel café bar on the seafront with friends.
difference between cost and value
– essential for sourcing at Leon.
I started,”
as coordinating our marketing (together with He developed food for all sorts of people after
Megan, see above) and managing the relationship James is a keen cook – a “recipe Ni c k i e
graduation – Marks & Spencer, Waitrose, Pizza follower, not a risk-taker”. He
with our franchised restaurants. Hut and Debenhams among them – before joining lives in Stratford and has an
He is a very talented man in many areas. He is Leon in 2011. obsession with the Olympics and
also quite busy. the Westfield shopping centre
that borders on the unhealthy.
At Christmas he likes to work for
charity and has worked for Crisis
“I love the Leon value “I felt on joining Leon that and Shelter collecting donations,
of blaming process I was coming home. Using working in homeless centres and
helping out in the distribution
and systems, not the quality, natural ingredients centre.
people,” in simple yet flavour-
Gl e n n
packed food, with sparks of
innovation and sunshine,”
T o ph
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9. S u m m a r y P r o fi t & L o ss A c c o u n t f o r Y e a rs E n d e d D e c e m b e r
L EON F I NANC I A L P E R F O R MANCE
2008* 2009* 2010* 2011*
Leon Restaurants Limited opened £ m illi o n s
its first restaurant on Carnaby Street 14 £000 £000 £000 £000
in 2004 and with the opening of the 12 Turnover 7,825 9,340 10,268 12,050
King’s Cross restaurant in March 2012
10
and Heathrow Terminal 3 in May 2012 Cost of Sales 2,379 2,970 2.956 3,404
there are now 12 Leons across London 8
Gross Profit 5,446 6,369 7,312 8,647
and one in the Bluewater shopping 6
Restaurant Operating 5,149 5,253 5,896 7,248
centre in Kent. Leon Restaurants Costs
4
Limited is the operating and parent
Restaurant EBITDA 297 1,116 1,416 1,399
company of Leon Naturally Fast Food 2
plc which will issue the Leon Bond. 0
Administrative Expenses 870 833 1,005 957
The following information shows that 2008 2009 2010 2011
S a l e s o v e r t h e L a s t 4 Y e a rs EBITDA (before (573)¹ 283 410 442
this measured expansion has increased pre-opening costs)
sales each year and has helped to 14
improve the performance of the Leon Note 1: Before Exceptionals
* Extracted from audited accounts supplemented with further details.
12
Group. We have also seen sizeable
improvements in our cash generation 10
since 2008. 8
You will see from the table below that the EBITDA before pre-opening costs for the
period to May 2012 is over 3 times as much as for the same period last year. This is
The King’s Cross and Heathrow 6
partly due to the franchise deal that we agreed with HMSHost from which we were
Terminal 3 Leons were opened in
4 able to recognise a one-off benefit in 2012 of £185,000 in addition to the on-going
association with our new franchise
fees from the franchised restaurants.
partner, HMSHost, who are a transport 2
location specialist operator and with 0
2008 2009 2010 2011 2012
whom we intend to open a number of Unaudited Management Accounts Unaudited Management Accounts
Leons in airports and train stations in Gr o w t h i n N u m b e r o f R e s t a u r a n t s 5 Months to May 2011 5 Months to May 2012
the UK. We believe that by partnering fr o m 2 0 0 8 t o J u n e 2 0 1 2 £000 £000
with the right franchisees who share Turnover 4,643 4,864
our vision for quality, reasonably £ T H OU S AN D S
Cost of Sales 1,378 1,299
priced food produced quickly and 600
ethically, we will grow the brand in a 400 Gross Profit 3,266 3,565
responsible way that benefits you, the 200 Restaurant Operating 2,854 2,799
people who eat with us, our suppliers, Costs
and those who work with us, without 0
2008 2009 2010 2011
Restaurant EBITDA 412 766
whom none of this would have been (200)
possible. Administrative Expenses 311 443
(400)
The tables to the right bear testament EBITDA (before 100 324
(600) pre-opening costs)
to the success of our vision and
demonstrate, we believe, that you (800)
can still be successful while caring EB I T D A * o v e r t h e L a s t 4 Y e a rs
about nutrition and operating in a * EBITDA stands for Earnings Before Interest Tax Depreciation and Amoritsation
and is a good measure of cash flow generation.
sustainable way. We’d love you to be
a part of that and we hope that
you would like to also. 16 17
10. YOU R Q UE S T I ON S AN S W E R E D
What is the tax position? Would holding a Leon Bond mean
Why do you need the money? time, the Leon Bond is set up in such a
way that we could raise more than the The £eon Pounds are taxable income that I have shares in Leon?
We regularly get requests from our Club
£1.5 million if we decided to. for income tax and, for corporate No. A bond represents a loan to a
Members to open new restaurants in
Bondholders, corporation tax purposes. company not shares in a company.
new areas so that is what we’d like to What happens if the bond is Leon is obliged to deduct basic rate Bonds are traditionally loans for a fixed
do in a careful and considered way. At undersubscribed? income tax at source for income tax period with a fixed rate of interest.
the same time we will also establish the
If we don’t raise what we feel we need, payers before crediting you with your Leon Bonds cannot be converted into
not-for-profit Leon Foundation, the first
we will return your money to you. £eon Pounds. The net figures shown shares. Leon Bonds are not secured
initiative of which will be to set up an
Unfortunately we won’t be able to pay in the summary of Bond options in on the assets of the company but are
annual cookery school on the Dart for
interest on any money we return to you the section “About the Leon Bond” are guaranteed by the parent company,
children with renal problems and their
but the response to date from Club what you will receive. For corporate Leon Restaurants Limited. This means
parents. We will also use a proportion
Members has been so positive that we Leon Bondholders, as corporation if the Company is not in a position to
of the money to reduce our borrowings.
are confident we won’t have to do this. tax payers are wholly responsible redeem the Leon Bonds when it should,
In future we may use the money to set
for their own tax affairs, they will Leon will step into its shoes and redeem
up Leon outside the UK. All of these How many Leon Bonds can I have? be credited £eon Pounds without the Leon Bonds (to the extent it is
initiatives will bring us closer to our
You can apply for £10,000 of Leon deduction at source by Leon. The able). Further details of the guarantee
vision of making it easy for everybody to
Bonds in multiples of £1,500, £3,000 or gross figures shown in the summary of can be found at paragraph 13 of the
eat good food.
£5,000. Leon Bond options are what corporate section titled “Leon Bond Instrument”
Why don’t you raise the money Bondholders will receive. on page 25.
Can I change my mind?
from the bank? What are the tax consequences for
Yes, provided you do so by 14th August
We have approximately £1million in me as a Leon Bondholder?
2012. You have the right to contact
bank funding but it is quite difficult to
us to cancel your application at any We will make the necessary
raise funds from banks at the moment.
time on or before 14th August 2012. arrangements to deduct tax at source
We think that this way of raising money
If you contact us before then, we will for income tax payers at the basic rate
means we can let some of the people
refund your online payment by crossed of income tax – so you won’t have to
who eat with us regularly get involved in
cheque. If you wish to cancel your pay anything to the tax man if you are a
the business and give them the benefits,
application, you should write to us at basic rate income tax payer. Corporate
rather than handing those benefits over
Leon Restaurants Limited, St Margaret’s Bondholders will be responsible for
to a bank.
House, 18-20 Southwark Street, London the corporation tax payable on their
What happens if the bond is SE1 1TJ. £eon Pounds. In either case, we strongly
oversubscribed? recommend that all applicants who are
or might be liable for tax, especially
The response from those members of
higher rate income tax payers and
the club who we sounded out on the
corporation tax payers, consult their
idea, suggested that the Leon Bonds
own independent financial advisers as
would be popular. If people want to
there may be some further tax payable.
invest more than the £1.5 million we
had hoped to raise we will allocate the
Leon Bonds on the basis of who lodged
their application first. At the same
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11. YOU R Q UE S T I ON S AN S W E R E D
When can I get my money out? of the redemption date. If you lose your Can I invest a smaller amount than Do I need to bank online to apply
Leon Bond Certificate, let us know and the £1,500 bond? for a bond?
You can get your investment back in
we will either replace it or send you Sadly this is the smallest amount that No. Payment for Leon Bonds can be by
full after the initial term of three years,
a form to use for redemption at the we can administer efficiently. We would debit card on a dedicated website or by
which is the minimum commitment.
appropriate time, subject to completion have loved to open up participation bank transfer.
After that, and on each anniversary
of your initial application, you will be of an indemnity and payment of an more broadly.
administration fee. Do I need to discuss this with an
entitled to all of your investment back,
Can I pay for the Leon Bond in independent financial adviser?
without charges or deductions. Or you Can Leon redeem my Leon
can choose to hold onto your Leon
instalments? We would strongly recommend you do
Bonds?
Bonds. Unfortunately, no. All Leon Bonds must so.
We have the right to redeem some or all be paid for in full upon application.
Can I sell or give my Leon Bond to of the Leon Bonds at any time (whether I still have more questions, how
someone else? before or after the initial three-year I’d like to take up a £eon Bond so can I have them answered?
No. Leon Bonds are designed to be a
term). If we do this, we will pay you back what do I do next? If they concern your personal
an additional 1% in £eon Pounds on
personal investment and therefore are Please fill in the online application investment portfolio, you should
the funds you invested when we return
not transferable. However, you can give at www.leonrestaurants.co.uk/ put them to your own independent
the money.
your £eon Pounds to any one you love. theleonbond, and pay no later than financial adviser. If they concern
To make it easier for you, £eon Pound Is the rate of return fixed? 5pm on 31st July 2012. You will be the terms of the Leon Bond itself
Cards will be pre-loaded with either 50 advised in writing of acceptance of your please email us at theleonbond@
Yes. No matter how long your funds
£eon Pounds or 20 £eon Pounds. We Leon Bond application no later than leonrestaurants.co.uk. We will
remain invested in your Leon Bonds the
will send you the relevant number of 17th August 2012 and your first full endeavour to respond within 48 hours
rate of return will not change.
£eon Pound Cards to make sure you year’s worth of £eon Pounds and a Leon of receipt.
receive all the £eon Pounds which you When will I start to get my £eon Bond Certificate will be sent at the same
are entitled to. Pounds and how often? time.
What happens if I die while I hold You will be sent your first full year’s
worth of £eon Pounds by 17th August
a Leon Bond?
2012 for the period beginning 1st
It is a terrible thought, but of course August 2012. You will then receive a
your estate could redeem your Leon further full year’s worth of £eon Pounds
Bond early. on 1st August in each year you hold the
Leon Bond.
How do I redeem my Leon Bond?
You simply complete the Notice of Can my company invest to give
Redemption on the reverse of your £eon Pounds to people who work
Leon Bond Certificate and send it to for us?
us six months prior to the redemption Yes, you can invest as a company or as a
date (being the end of the three-year person.
initial term, namely 31st July 2015, or
any anniversary thereafter). We will
despatch the payment within seven days
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12. T H E L EGA L S
A. ISK FACTORS YOU SHOULD
R Financial Services Compensation Scheme The market Instrument and that, accordingly, no member Company’s liability for fraud. Despatch of Leon Bond Certificates and initial
KNOW ABOUT Leon Bonds are not covered by the Financial Leon faces competition from other restaurants of the Leon Group or their respective directors, £eon Pounds Cards by Friday 17th August 2012
Services Compensation Scheme. and food shops and, as a result, we could be officers, agents, employees or advisers or any MONEY LAUNDERING
In addition to the other information in this
affected by the competitive pressures that person acting on behalf of any of them shall
Invitation, you should consider the following It is also a term of any application that the
result. It is possible that recessionary pressures have any responsibility for any such other
specific factors carefully when deciding Company or Neville Registrars Limited may, E. THE LEON BOND INSTRUMENT
and other economic factors (such as rising information or representation;
whether or not to invest in Leon Bonds. If Bondholders should seek their own tax advice in their absolute discretion, require verification
interest rates, tax increases and falling house The Leon Bonds are constituted by, and will
you are in any doubt about the contents of this of an applicant’s identity to the extent that an
Bondholders should seek their own tax advice prices) may decrease the disposable income that • you are not relying on any member of the Leon be issued subject to and with the benefit of the
Invitation or the action you should take, you are applicant has not already provided the same.
as to the consequences of owning Leon Bonds customers have available to spend on eating out Group or Reeves to advise whether or not Leon Leon Bond Instrument. Bondholders will be
strongly recommended to consult a professional Pending the provision of evidence of identity,
as well as receiving returns from them. No and/or adversely affect customers’ confidence Bonds are a suitable investment for you; bound by all the terms and conditions set out
adviser authorised under FSMA who specialises Leon Bonds applied for hereunder may not be
representation or warranty, express or implied, is and willingness to spend. This could lead to a in the Leon Bond Instrument. The terms and
in advising on investments in bonds, shares and issued at the absolute discretion of the Company
given to Bondholders as to the tax consequences reduction in our revenues. conditions attached to the Leon Bonds are set
other securities. • you are either (i) an individual who is 18 or Neville Registrars Limited. If within a
of their acquiring, owning or disposing of Leon out below.
years old or more at the date of making your reasonable time after a request for verification
Bonds and no member of the Leon Group will The foregoing factors are not exhaustive, and application and who is resident in the UK; or (ii)
An investment in Leon Bonds is speculative and of identity, satisfactory evidence has not been
be responsible for any such tax consequences. do not purport to be a complete explanation a company resident in the UK for corporation 1. Definitions and Interpretation
involves a degree of risk. You should be aware supplied, the Company may, at its absolute
that you may not realise your initial investment. of all the risks and significant considerations tax purposes and which is not prevented by discretion, terminate an application in which In the Leon Bond Instrument, in addition to the
The Company believes the following risks are Interest rate and inflationary risk involved in investing in the Leon Bonds. the laws of its governing jurisdiction or place event, any subscription monies will be returned terms contained in the glossary of page 29 of this
the most significant for potential investors. Leon Bonds are three year unsecured fixed rate Accordingly and as noted above, additional of incorporation from applying for or holding to the applicant without interest and at your risk. Invitation Document, the following expressions
These risks do not necessarily comprise all obligations and as such will not benefit from risks and uncertainties not presently known to Leon Bonds; have the following meanings, except where the
those associated with an investment in Leon any subsequent increases in market interest the Company or the Company currently deem JURISDICTION context otherwise requires:
Bonds and are not intended to be presented in rates. Similarly, if retail selling prices increase immaterial, may also have an adverse effect on • you are entitled to make your application and
the Company’s prospects. The making of applications, acceptances of
any assumed order or priority. In particular, the purchasing power of £eon Pounds may be to be issued with Leon Bonds in respect thereof “Business Day” a day other than a Saturday or
applications and contracts resulting therefrom
the performance of the Leon Group may be reduced. under the laws and rules of any governmental a Sunday on which banks are open for business
under this Invitation shall be governed by and
affected by changes in legal, regulatory and tax B. TERMS AND CONDITIONS bodies located in any jurisdictions which apply in London;
construed in accordance with English law and
requirements in the UK as well as overall global to you;
Death of a bondholder This Invitation and/or your participation in the the parties submit to the exclusive jurisdiction
financial conditions.
In the case of death of a Bondholder or of any application of Leon Bonds is conditional upon of the English courts. “Default Event” has the meaning given to that
and subject to: • you are aware that it is your responsibility to term in paragraph 6.1;
Non-transferable (save on death) other event giving rise to the transmission
seek advice from someone who specialises in
of Leon Bonds by operation of law, the
advising on investments;
C. THE APPLICATION PROCESS
Leon Bonds cannot be transferred (save for only persons recognised by the Company as • the Company having received applications “Directors” the board of directors of the
transmission on death) and no application will If, after carefully reading this Invitation
having any title to such Leon Bonds of such from potential investors for subscription of Document, you wish to make an application Company from time to time;
be made for the Leon Bonds to be admitted Bondholder are the executors or administrators Leon Bonds amounting to, in aggregate, not • you are not entitled to be paid any commission
to listing or trading on any capital market. It in relation to your application; please go to www.leonrestaurants.co.uk/
of that deceased Bondholder’s estate or such less than £500,000 (or such lesser amount as the theleonbond and fill in your details. You can “Extraordinary Resolution” a resolution
may not be possible for a Bondholder to obtain other person or persons as the directors of the Company may decide in its absolute discretion) pay by debit card or bank transfer. You need passed at a meeting of the Leon Bondholders
reliable information about the risks to which Company may reasonably determine. Any by not later than 5pm on 31st July 2012; • all certificates, documents and monies sent to apply and pay by no later than 5pm on 31st duly convened and passed by a majority
Leon Bonds are exposed. person becoming entitled to Leon Bonds as a to you by or on behalf of the Company or any July 2012. consisting of not less than three-fourths of the
result of such transmission may, upon producing • your online application being submitted documents or monies you send to the Company votes cast, whether on a show of hands or on
Use of proceeds by other companies such evidence as reasonably required by the are sent at your risk; Please note that the decision to accept your
together and matched with online payment by a poll;
directors of the Company, be registered as the application (in multiples of £1,500, £3,000
The proceeds from the Leon Bonds may be not later than 5pm on 31st July 2012; and
holder of such Leon Bonds and such person will or £5,000 Leon Bonds up to a maximum of
invested or loaned to other companies within • you and funds under your management are not £10,000) is at the sole and unreserved discretion “£eon Pound Card” the prepayment card
the Leon Group. For example, a sister company also be entitled to require the early redemption • the Company having accepted your application engaged in money laundering; of the Company. Therefore, the Company may issued by Leon to be loaded with £eon Pounds
may be established to launch Leon in America of the Leon Bonds. in whole or in part (up to a maximum value accept your application in respect of part only of for future purchases of Leon goods and services;
or expand the Leon franchising wing. of £10,000) in multiples of £1,500, £3,000 or • you are making your application on your own the Leon Bonds applied for in your application
£eon Pounds £5,000 Leon Bonds. behalf and for no other person; (in which case the balance of the amount paid “Leon Return” subject to paragraph 3.2:
No certainty of repayment The return due on the Leon Bonds will be paid by you in respect of Leon Bonds which were not
The Leon Bonds will be an unsecured debt of in £eon Pounds. £eon Pounds will be held by You have the right to contact us to cancel your • the Company, their representative members, issued to you would be repaid to you without
(a) 120 £eon Pounds (if you are a personal
the Company and will rank behind any secured Bondholders in accordance with the terms and application at any time on or before 14th August directors, employees, agents and advisers interest at your risk).
Bondholder) or 150 £eon Pounds (if you are a
bank borrowings of the Leon Group. There is no conditions of the £eon Pounds (which will be 2012. If you contact us before then, we will will rely upon the truth and accuracy or You will be advised in writing if your corporate Bondholder) in advance per annum,
certainty or guarantee that the Company and/or available on our website in due course) and may refund your online payment by crossed cheque. the confirmations, acknowledgements and application has been successful by 17th August if the principal amount of the Leon Bond is
Leon Restaurants Limited (who is acting as the be applied against the total cost of any purchase If you wish to cancel your application, you representations contained in this Invitation 2012 and, in the event that your application £1,500;
Company’s guarantor) will be able to repay the at Leon Restaurants – food, books or anything should write to us at Leon Restaurants Limited, Document and the application; has been successful we will send you a Leon
Leon Bonds. If the Company is not in a position else. The £eon Pounds will be credited and sent St Margaret’s House, 18-20 Southwark Street, Bond Certificate in respect of each of your Leon
to Bondholders by first class mail on 1st August London SE1 1TJ. (b) 300 £eon Pounds (if you are a personal
to redeem the Leon Bonds when it should, Leon • your application is in English and the Leon Bonds.
of each year. £eon Pounds expire five years Bondholder) or 375 £eon Pounds (if you are a
will step into its shoes and redeem the Leon Group will only write and communicate with If your application is not successful or we don’t
after they are issued. corporate Bondholder) in advance per annum,
Bonds (to the extent it is able). If the Company, You will be making your application on the you in English; raise enough to go ahead with the Leon Bonds, if the principal amount of the Leon Bond is
Leon Restaurants Limited or any other member terms and conditions contained in this Invitation the amount paid by you would be repaid without £3,000; and
of the Leon Group were to become insolvent, Prize draws Document and the Leon Bond Instrument. In • you have no access to any out-of-court interest and at your risk.
there is a risk that some or all of the Leon Bonds Bondholders will automatically be entered into particular, by making your application, you will complaint or redress mechanism in relation to
will not be repaid and also a risk that some or be deemed to acknowledge and confirm that: (c) 600 £eon Pounds (if you are a personal
free seasonal prize draws. The prize draws your application; and
all of the return due on the Leon Bonds will not Bondholder) or 750 £eon Pounds (if you are a
will be held in accordance with the prize draw D. EXPECTED TIMETABLE OF
be paid. corporate Bondholder) in advance per annum,
terms and conditions (which are available on • you are not relying on any information given • the Company accepts no liability for any PRINCIPAL EVENTS if the principal amount of the Leon Bond is
our website). The Company reserves the right or any representations, warranties, agreements inaccuracies in your application or for any late Publication of this Invitation Document: £5,000;
Suitability to amend or vary the prize draw terms and or undertakings (express or implied), written or failed delivery of your application. Monday 25th June 2012
Leon Bonds may not be a suitable investment conditions. or oral, or statements made at any time by
any member of the Leon Group in relation Latest time and date for receipt of a completed “Outstanding Amount” the aggregate
for everyone. Nothing in this Invitation Document, the Leon application and online payment: 5pm on
to the Leon Group other than as contained in principal amount of the Leon Bonds outstanding
Bond Instrument or application will restrict the Tuesday 31st July 2012 at any time;
this Invitation Document and the Leon Bond
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