Nigel L. Colne

Marks & Spencer Plc operates department stores. It offers women, men and kids clothing, accessories, footwear, toys and gifts. The firm also provides home furniture, cookware, dinner sets, mugs, bed sheets, crockery, glassware, ceiling lights, pillows, luggage, rugs, storage, bathroom accessories, towels, food and wine, flowers, food hampers, alcohol gifts, chocolates and sweet gifts, greeting cards, stationery and wrappings and offers on kids wear, Christmas and food gift, The company was founded in 1884 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

Over the past decade, Town Centre Restaurants has grown from small beginnings into one of Britain's leading restaurant groups. Now the company operates over 60 cafés and restaurants throughout the United Kingdom. Town Centre Restaurants Ltd previously traded as Giardino Group Plc, an AIM listed company. In January 2003 the company was taken into private ownership following a management buyout backed by The Bank of Scotland. At that time the ownership and operational control passed into the hands of the incumbent management team. Following the initial buyout a full review of the business and all aspects of it´s operation has been undertaken by the new management team. Christian Bruning led the Gresham deal team and has joined the board. Richard Simpson has also joined the board as Chairman. Richard was Chairman of one of Gresham's previous investments. Since this point TCR has continued a steady period of growth opening new cafes in Basildon, Hastings, Hatfield, Lakeside and Romford. A significant refurbishment program has also been completed TCR continue to be well place to extent the existing portfolio further, as and when suitable sites become available.

Stylo Plc manufactures and retails footwear and accessories for golfing. The company's product portfolio includes shoes, clothing, accessories, trolleys, golf bags, gloves, and women wear, which are distributed under the brand name including PriceLess, Barratts, Discount Shoe Store, Petitfeet, Big Shoe Boutique and Nineteen Twentyone. Stylo was founded in 1935 and is headquartered in Leeds, the United Kingdom.

Halifax Ltd. provides financial planning services. The company was founded on March 31 1989 and is headquartered in Halifax, the United Kingdom.