The Evolution Group Plc ("Evolution" or the "Group") announces that on 3 June 2006, it entered into and completed an agreement to acquire Williams de Broe Plc and its sister company, Williams de Broe Administration Limited (together "Williams de Broe") from Williams de Broe Holdings Limited and ING Belgique S.A. The transaction has received regulatory approval.
September 2004 Evolution Beeson Gregory was rebranded to Evolution Securities to reflect our focus on the UK Securities market and the integrated equity offer to corporate customers in the UK market. September 2004
Evolution Beeson Gregory was rebranded to Evolution Securities to reflect our focus on the UK Securities market and the integrated equity offer to corporate customers in the UK market.
August/September 2002
Significant restructuring of the investment banking business of Evolution Capital and Beeson Gregory to form newly branded Evolution Beeson Gregory.
July 2002
Merger of the Evolution Group plc with Beeson Gregory Group plc goes unconditional and is completed following announcement of offer in June 2002.
January 2002
Development continued of Evolution Capital to form research led investment banking business with significant capability in secondary markets, equity sales & equity trading.
May 2001
Significant restructuring of Christows stockbroking business commenced which would ultimately produce profitable & sustainable business.
April 2001
Acquisition of Evolution Group Limited, group renamed Evolution Group plc. November 2000 Merger with Christows Group renamed EVC Christows Plc.
1999/2000
Evestment plc listed on AIM raises funds to invest in private equity opportunities.