Mapeley Explained

Mapeley Limited
Type:Privately held company
Foundation:1999
Location:Guernsey
Key People:Wes Edens Chairman
Mark J. Smith CEO
Industry:Property
Revenue:£417.4 million (2007)
Operating Income:£(39.9) million (2007)
Net Income:£(124.9) million (2007)
Homepage:www.mapeley.com

Mapeley Limited is a Guernsey-based outsourcing and property investment business. It was previously listed on the London Stock Exchange and constituent of the FTSE 250 Index.

History

The company was founded in 1999. In 2001, it entered into an outsourcing contract with HM Revenue & Customs.[1] In 2000 it purchased a portfolio of properties from Abbey and then leased them back again to Abbey.[2] Then in 2006 it secured a major outsourcing contract from the Identity and Passport Service.[3]

Operations

The company has operations organised as follows:

Ownership

Fortress Investment Group owns c. 51.4% of the company.[4]

External links

Notes and References

  1. http://www.nao.org.uk/publications/0304/pfi_-_the_steps_deal.aspx PFI: The STEPS Deal
  2. http://www.aboutsantander.co.uk/investors/results-and-presentations/santander-uk-plc/2000.aspx Abbey timeline - 2000
  3. https://archive.today/20120730213209/http://www.accountancyage.com/accountancyage/news/2151530/mapely-wins-lucrative-passport Mapeley wins lucrative contract
  4. http://business.timesonline.co.uk/tol/business/industry_sectors/construction_and_property/article3441649.ece Fortress tipped as likely bidder