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MAXIMISING YOUR FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE

R&D GRANTSR&D TAX CREDITS

IMPROVING THE FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE OF YOUR BUSINESS Leyton is a consulting company with a unique goal – to quickly improve the fi nancial performance of its clients without impeding their core business.

In the UK we currently specialise in the optimisation of Research & Development (R&D) Tax Relief and Credits as well as R&D Grants.

For over 17 years, we have been working with leading companies to optimise their business costs. During this time, we have assembled a distinctive blend of highly qualifi ed tax professionals, lawyers, scientists, engineers, accountants, and consultants experienced in almost every industry sector.

Through talented and dedicated personnel, we have developed a unique optimisation process based on both fi nancial and technical expertise. This proven methodology is designed to help leaders make substantial and lasting savings to improve the performance of their organisation while maintaining acceptable service levels.

CREATING MEASURABLE ADDED-VALUE FOR OUR CLIENTSLeyton is an essential partner for your business. Our experts guarantee to optimise your budget by identifying sources of innovative and sustainable savings.

Our model provides a no-risk engagement for you; the service is based on a success-fee structure, optimising your costs with total security.

This optimisation model is driven by a dual expertise (fi nancial and technical) and has a 100% success rate.

Leyton Continuous growth Success-fee structure offering you total security Dynamic team dedicated to your success Constant monitoring of the market to identify new ways of cost savings

WHO ARE WE?

Leyton Today

17 years experience 500 employees 4200 clients worldwide

A GLOBAL PRESENCE Leyton has developed a presence in 15 offi ces across 8 countries to serve its customers: UK, Ireland, France, Belgium, Canada, Spain, Monaco and Morocco.

We adapt our expertise to each country which benefi ts our clients no matter where they are based and offers the opportunity for savings beyond national borders.

We combine our global experience and expertise with our local knowledge to offer the best possible solutions for your business.

“Join our 4200 clients andshare in their success”

Horatio House, 77-85 Fulham Palace Road, London, W6 8JA

Phone: +44 (0)20 7043 2300Fax: +44 (0)20 3384 3968

LEYTON UK

Leyton brings together a wide spectrum of skills dedicated to optimising your business costs. We achieve these objectives through experience, diligence, and the application of extensive technical expertise.

R&D is not just about white coats and test tubes or carrying out ground-breaking research. It can include a much broader range of activities, e.g. the development and improvement of industrial processes and materials necessary for companies to remain competitive in their fi eld.

The R&D Tax Relief and Credit scheme was fi rst introduced by HMRC in 2000 to attract international R&D investment in the UK as well as encouraging existing domestic R&D activity. Since its induction, signifi cant changes have been implemented by the government to enhance the scheme and make it more attractive to a wide variety of companies.

Despite these additional improvements, the R&D Tax Relief and Credit scheme still remains a highly complex process resulting in many companies not claiming to their full potential.

Leyton promises to identify all your innovative projects with clarity, effi ciency, and precision, allowing you to maximise your R&D Tax Relief or Credit claim.

Our technical and fi nancial experts will:

Determine your eligible R&D projects – historic, current, and future Identify the expenditure incurred on your qualifying activities Optimise the amount of your R&D Tax Claim Draft the supporting documentation Offer support in defending your claim in the event of an audit

by HMRC

R&D TAX RELIEF & CREDITS

The European Union acknowledges that innovation plays a key role in the growth of a modern, knowledge-based economy.

The achievement of comparative advantage through creativity and innovation goes hand in hand with the enhancement of R&D investments by individual companies.

The UK has taken signifi cant steps towards increasing the quantity and quality of R&D over the last decade. A number of programmes both at national and European level have been implemented for promoting investment in R&D with the aim of increasing R&D expenditure and sustaining the UK’s competitiveness.

To realise this vision, the Technology Strategy Board has been designated the main public body for R&D funding in the UK on a national level. At European level, many funding grants are available for UK businesses: Horizon 2020, Eurêka!, Eurostars, CIP

Leyton’s grant experts have over 10 years’ experience in grantapplications at a European level. Our knowledge and experience gives us exceptional insight into what the funding organisations are looking for. We will work closely with you to help strengthen your R&D funding case.

Our R&D consultants will:

Help determine your eligibility for a new grant Identify the most appropriate funding programme for you Co-write your application Support and guide you through the negotiation process Provide follow up assistance where necessary

R&D GRANTS

A RANGE OF SERVICES

Based on solid experience and with the support of multidisciplinary teams, Leyton delivers quality services with instantly measurable benefi ts. We work hard to identify innovative and tailor-made savings solutions to help you optimise your budget.

RESULTS AND PERFORMANCE

Join our 4200 customers and share in their success. Our service is based on a win-win partnership with you – a fee only occurs when savings are identifi ed. Our engagements are fi nancially rewarding, generating cash fl ow

for your company while maintaining the highest quality of service. We follow a clear methodology, built on tested know-how and in full

compliance with current legislation. Our business model saves you time. We adapt to your time

constraints and environment, minimising your involvement so you can stay focused on your core functions.

INNOVATION AND EXPERTISE

Our multidisciplinary teams consist of highly qualifi ed scientists, engineers, tax professionals, accountants, lawyers and consultants who work together to quickly develop effective savings solutions. We have created savings in a wide range of industry sectors: IT/

Software, Hospitality, Energy, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing, Banking/Insurance, Food, Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology, and many more. We are constantly monitoring market developments so that we

can provide you with the most up-to-date saving solutions and optimisation techniques.

LOCAL AND INTERNATIONAL

We currently have 15 offi ces worldwide: we remain close to our customers and thoroughly understand the markets in which we operate. We draw on our global network of teams, so you can benefi t from

our services in all of our locations and the same level of involvement and expertise. Thanks to our proximity to our clients, we can travel on site during

the period of the mission (meeting, audit, follow up), maximising your staff’s time while ensuring strict confi dentiality.

ETHICS AND CONFIDENTIALITY

Our employees contractually agree to adhere to our ethics and privacy policy. We apply very strict confi dentiality procedures because we know your data is highly sensitive and belongs only to your business. All our work is undertaken either in-house or on the clients’

premises to ensure maximum discretion.

OUR ADDED VALUE

Our methodology follows a comprehensive 6-step process. However, we understand that each of your needs are different, so we adapt our process to suit your business environment.

Assessment of the client’s current situation

Audit and data collection on the client’s premises

Processing and analysis of the data; calculation of expected savings

Implementation of recommendations (validated by the client)

Correspondence with the relevant authorities; execution of the supporting documentation

Liaison with the relevant authorities to ensure the appropriate implementation; continued monitoring of your situation to ensure the best savings are available to you at all times

Service Quality

At Leyton, we place great importance on quality of service. We continuously try to better ourselves by improving our services and processes on a regular basis. We work in collaboration with our other subsidiaries to ensure you experience the highest service quality at all times. We also offer you continued support following the project, to help further enhance your savings.

OUR SERVICE PROCESS

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1. LAUNCH MEETING

2. COLLECTION OF INFORMATION

3. ANALYSIS PHASE

4. PRESENTATION OF AUDIT REPORT /RECOMMENDATIONS

5. IMPLEMENTATION OFRECOMMENDATIONS

6. SUPPORT AND FOLLOW-UP

“Measurable benefi ts and a shared success”

Alltech Biotechnology – Liam Rooney, European Financial Controller “R&D is an essential element to Alltech’s success. Leyton exceeded all our expectations – they are very professional and competent. They provided the solution in a timely manner and were able to cut through all the ‘red tape’ surrounding the claim which made the experience stress-free for management.”

Ergo – Mark Kenny, Chief Financial Offi cer“One of the major reasons why we chose to engage Leyton was their technical knowledge. They quickly assessed the development work we had done and advised on its suitability for the credits. The in-depth discussions they had with our technical team were very impressive and resulted in a comprehensive understanding of the processes involved in R&D activity. I am confi dent that if our claim is ever challenged, there is suffi cient detail in their documentation to support our claim. I now look upon Leyton as an insurance policy; Leyton’s knowledge of the R&D process essentially protects the income we receive.”

ABS – Kathleen Atkinson, Finance Director “Our collaboration with Leyton for the R&D Tax claim was a huge success. Having submitted a protective claim for retrospective years 2004 to 2007, we were struggling with time and expertise to fi le a valid claim before the deadline. Leyton’s knowledge and expertise helped us to compile a quality technical and fi nancial report both effi ciently and effectively. Also, the follow-up assistance offered by them after the remuneration was received, represented a real added-value to us.”

Logitech – Maurice Spillane, Director OEM Europe “The advantage of using Leyton is that they deal with all our issues. Leyton performed a thorough and professional report documenting our developments and our entitlements and we submitted claims retrospectively with full confi dence. We believe that the R&D Tax Relief & Credit scheme is an excellent one and that, with the continued assistance of Leyton, we can benefi t from it in future years.”

WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY

To provide clients with high quality service at all times

LEYTON HAS A CLEAR

AMBITION

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