Bell Lawrie Wise Speke Apppointed as New Brokers

S & U PLC 22 March 2000 S&U PLC - APPOINTMENT OF NEW BROKERS S&U plc, the consumer and motor finance Group based in the West Midlands, has appointed Bell Lawrie Wise Speke, the corporate broking division of Brewin Dolphin, as the company's brokers. Derek Coombs, Chairman, said: 'I am delighted to announce this appointment. Bell Lawrie Wise Speke have considerable expertise in our sector and have a substantial array of private and institutional clients, both independently, and as part of the Brewin Dolphin Group. They will be carrying out research for the company and will work with us on investor relations. This, together with the very substantial potential for our Group, will assist us in enhancing shareholder value'. Anthony Coombs, Managing Director, added: 'Over the past few months we have been very impressed with Bell Lawrie Wise Speke's understanding of our business and of our strategy for improving communications with potential investors. They fully share our vision of, and confidence in, the company's future. Improved investor relations is very much part of the revitalisation of S&U and I am sure that Bell Lawrie Wise Speke will make an enormous contribution to this'.