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In Safe Hands
Abacus Playgrounds Limited was established in 1994 and the Group has grown to be the UK’s largest installer of safety
surfacing for children’s playgrounds. The Group offers cost effective surfacing solutions to nurseries, schools, sports &
recreation grounds and domestic environments. In 2007 the company purchased a Nottinghamshire based company,
Playtop Limited and the Abacus Lawrence Group was formed.
The group saw further expansion after the acquisition of
a Buckinghamshire based play equipment company in
2011 and the purchase of Nova Sport Limited in 2012.
The team at Magee Gammon, headed by partner Mark
Britland, worked very closely with the group’s directors.
Mark comments “Over a number of years I have formed
a close working relationship with the directors and other
key personnel at the group, which has enabled me to
understand the function of the businesses of the Group
and the directors’ goals.
Business growth and development including advice on acquisitions
and group re-structuring
Complex tax advice including advice regrading tax efficent strategies
Changing business needs
Adapting to changing market climates
Improving business and financial operations including profit
maximisation advice and arranging competitive financing
In addition to the professional accountancy skills we expected from our advisors
Magee Gammon spend time to really understand our objectives and our business
needs. They have taken a proactive approach helping us with both medium and long
term business development, enabling us to identify and work torwards both our
business and personal goals. Magee Gammon’s guidance over the years has been an
instrumental part of our continued expansion.
Geoff Rodwell, Managing Director
the client said...
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We are able to provide the support and expertise of an in-house finance director providing
statistical advice as required. During Magee Gammon’s relationship with the Group alongside
the preparation of management accounts, cash flow advice, shareholder agreements and
specialist tax advice we have provided guidance on key business issues such as:-