Orchard Growth Partners appointed to Sharemark Advisers' Network

Orchard Growth Partners is pleased to announce that it has been appointed to the Sharemark Advisers’ Network.

Sharemark is a ground-breaking share-trading facility for small and medium sized companies which aims to be flexible, low-cost, simple, accessible and highly visible. Sharemark is different to other markets because it operates through an electronic auction market, matching buyers and sellers at a single price, thus there is no bid/offer spread on Sharemark stocks.

Auctions may occur daily, weekly, monthly or quarterly depending on the needs of the company and the shareholders. Because deals are struck periodically, rather than continually, it is well suited to the needs of less frequently traded stocks. This makes it the ideal trading solution for small to medium sized companies where low demand for shares creates a wide bid/offer spread.

Members of The Sharemark Advisers Network provide services to Sharemark-traded companies.  Where a Company approaches the market and does not have a suitable adviser to guide them through the admission process, Sharemark can put them in touch with an appropriate member firm who understands the mechanics of the market, and can assist them in preparing for entry to the market.

Sophie Douglas of Sharemark said:
“We are delighted to have Orchard as a member of our Advisers’ Network. Orchard’s part-time finance director activities are an important component to ensure that companies applying to Sharemark have a sound financial infrastructure to back up their new status.”

Ash Mehta, Chief Executive of Orchard Growth Partners said:
“We are pleased to join the Sharemark Advisers’ Network as Sharemark provides a valuable low-cost strategic option for our clients to provide trading facilities for shareholders without the cost of a quote of a stock exchange.”

Contact:
Ash Mehta   Orchard Growth Partners  0845 3700 303
Sophie Douglas  Sharemark    01296 43 94 32.

About Sharemark       www.sharemark.com 
Sharemark is a share trading facility specifically designed for companies whose shares are infrequently traded. Sharemark constitutes a Multilateral Trading Facility and is not a recognised investment exchange, clearing house or regulated market within the meaning of the Markets in Financial Instruments Directive.  However The Share Centre Limited, of which Sharemark is a trading division, is authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority.  

About Orchard Growth Partners     www.orchardgrowth.com
Founded in 2006, Orchard Growth Partners provides part-time Finance Director services to growing companies. Orchard’s high calibre and commercial Principals across the UK work closely with CEOs, entrepreneurs and management teams in companies to assist them in managing the growth of their businesses. Orchard’s clients obtain a strategic finance director working as part of their management team without the full time cost of an FD.