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s doom and gloom dominate
the headlines, those businesses
with the right proposition and
management team are still
growing with support from
Barclays Commercial Bank.
As the leading commercial bank in Wales,
with an estimated 30% market share,
Barclays Commercial Bank's strategy of
providing relationship management,
industry specialists and innovative solutions
is certainly reaping rewards.
Barclays Commercial Bank offers Welsh
businesses with a turnover from �1m to
�1bn access to industry-focused support. Six
relationship directors and 30 relationship
managers supported by a team of 100
locally-based support staff understand their
customers' trading environment and
Barclays Commercial Bank provides local
sector specialist expertise across the
country. This is enhanced by a network of
funding specialists from across Barclays
Commercial Bank including Asset Finance,
Sales Finance and International Trade.
John Union, Barclays Commercial Bank,
corporate director for Wales, said:
"The number of big deals completed this
year demonstrates our appetite in this
competitive market. By using our strategy of
relationship, specialisation and innovation
we support our customers both financially
and professionally."
Andrew Rowlands, Barclays Commercial
banking director for South Wales, added:
"The combination of relationship
management, industry specialists and
constant innovation means we provide
solutions that meet customer needs, now
and in the future. By focusing on specific
sectors, we concentrate on the industry
specific challenges and opportunities that
our customers face."
We also recognise that within the current
climate businesses can experience financial
difficulty. The media may highlight tales of
companies going out of business but there
are many more that are able to turn around
thanks to skilful management and advice.
The success of our commercial business
banking customers is of prime importance
to us and the Barclays Commercial Bank
Business Support team. By identifying at an
early stage that a business faces major
challenges, it is possible for our relationship
managers to harness their expertise and
make a vital difference. The perspective
provided by turnaround specialists, drawing
on their practical experience of working
with companies' management to achieve a
lasting solution is, we believe, a key element
of Barclays Commercial Bank's offering.
While there is no blueprint for success,
Barclays Commercial Bank Business Support
will do everything in its power to help
businesses overcome their difficulties
through partnership and communication xz
Barclaysisamajorglobalfinancialservices
providerinretailandcommercialbanking,
wealthmanagementandinvestment
managementservices.Barclays
CommercialBankprovidesrelationship
bankingto151,000largerandmedium
businesscustomersintheUK(�1m-�1bn
turnover).ContactJohnUnionon
07775544688orAndrewRowlandson
07775552847orvisitwww.Barclays.co.uk/
commercial
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For further information contact
John Union on 07776 544688
or Andrew Rowlands on
07776 662847 or visit
www.Barclays.co.uk/commercial
Successful refinance of facilities
Barclays is delighted
to have won the
tender to be the
main provider of
banking facilities to
Graig Shipping Plc
�18m Term Debt to support the
University's estates strategy
10 year funding plan agreed to
expand the retail and leisure
business worth �37.7m
Refinance of �55.2m term debt
Discounting Facility which was used towards
the build of Parc Y Scarlets
�44.7 million Public to Private of Tinopolis
plc. Mandated Lead Arranger
Andrew Rowlands, Barclays Commercial Banking director for South Wales, and John Union,
Barclays Commercial Bank corporate director for Wales

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