Shire Leasing PLC Market Research Report

Company Overview

Name and Mission

• Name: Shire Leasing PLC

• Mission: To provide a market-leading service through innovation and expertise, delivering flexible funding solutions for British businesses.

Founding Details

• Founded: 1990

• Founders: Joint Chairmen, Martin Smith and John Worton

Key People

• Chairmen: John Worton, Martin Smith

• Chief Executive Officer: Mark Picken

• Managing Director: Helen Lumb

• Chief Operating Officer: Malcolm Workman

• Sales Director: Sharon Price

• Finance Director: Emma Carruthers

• Additional directors and key personnel include: Richard Hayes, Jane McLintock, Claire MacKrell, Graham Coe, Debra Amos among others.

Headquarters

• Location: 1 Calico Business Park, Sandy Way, Tamworth, Staffordshire, B77 4BF, UK

Number of Employees

• No information is available.

Revenue

• No information is available.

Reputation

• Known For: Shire Leasing is known for being a leading independent B2B leasing and asset finance solutions provider to SMEs in the UK.

Products and Services

Products Offered

• B2B Leasing and Equipment Finance Solutions: These include financing solutions tailored for equipment and asset purchasing.

• Own Book Facility: A flexible funding option with a portfolio exceeding £220 million.

Product Descriptions and Features

• Click2Finance Solution: This service allows businesses to offer leasing options directly at the point of sale via online platforms.

• Key Features:

• Integrates into e-commerce platforms.

• Enables quick finance decisions.

• Facilitates leasing as a payment option.

• In-house Underwriting: Ensures quick decision-making for increased deal acceptances.

• Dedicated Account Teams: Provide a personalized service to support businesses throughout their financing journey.

Recent Developments

New Products and Features

• Partnership with Deko: Integration of Click2Finance into Deko's e-commerce platform, allowing suppliers to offer leasing options at checkout.

• Innovations:

• Deployment of DG Automation for instant finance decisions.

• Development of advanced market partnerships and strategic vendor programs.

Awards and Recognitions

• Leasing World Awards 2024:

• Winner of "Outstanding Commitment to Staff."

• Winner of "Top Vendor Leasing Specialist."

Strategic Partnerships

• British Business Bank Partnership: Partnership to support UK SMEs, offering services like the Coronavirus Business Loan Interruption Scheme (CBILS) and the Recovery Loan Scheme (RLS).

Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Initiatives

• Planting a tree for every new lease as part of an environmental sustainability program.

• Sponsorship of local community events, such as the "March of the Elephants" art trail.

This comprehensive report captures Shire Leasing PLC's business model, offerings, key leadership, and its recent strategic accomplishments, positioning it as a leading asset finance provider in the UK SME sector.