COMPANY HISTORY March 2006 Completion of the acquisition of the goodwill and assets of Capital City Cars raising interest in pursuing an LPG fuelled strategy. Review undertaken as to the cost saving and marketing benefits of running an entirely “green” fleet. Total fleet size c.80 vehicles. Management Team strengthened by the promotion of Financial Controller to Finance Director and appointment of a Commercial Director and Business Development Director. Saatchi & Saatchi become Chauffeurcar client. February 2006 Awarded contract to provide ground transportation for Etihad Airways transfers: initially London Heathrow and Gatwick and expanding to Manchester in mid-2006. November 2005 Presence at the World Travel Market exhibition at Excel, 14 – 17 November, as their official preferred car service provider. September 2005 The Universal Music Group extension awarded in March confirmed as a 1 year rolling contract. August 2005 Extended contract with Emirates commenced, servicing two further daily flights. July 2005 Delivery of 10 new Volvo S40 vehicles for Economy Class service in addition to 3 new BMW 7 series, 5 new S Class LWB and 5 Renault Grand Espace. Fleet size grows to 60. Reed Exhibitions appoint Chauffeurcar as the exclusive car provider for both the World Travel Market 2005 and the London Book Fair 2006 at ExCel International Exhibition and Conference Centre in London. June 2005 Appointed exclusive UK affiliate to GTS Holdings, comprising Empire and CLS forming one of the largest US Chauffeur Companies in the United States. May 2005 Delivery of 15 new Volvo S80 vehicles for Business Class service. Following the completion of over 7,000 Emirates transfers, Chauffeurcar awarded a further two flights commencing August 2005. March 2005 Acquired goodwill of DSB Showtours Limited. Awarded Service Contract extension with Universal Music Group. February 2005 Chauffeurcar PLC completes successful “private placing”. Launched Client Development Department offering new levels of personalized service. January 2005 Commenced contract with Emirates. Fleet increased to 40 vehicles. December 2004 Full 24 hour Control Centre established in Kings Cross. Set up joint venture with DSB Showtours Limited, an experienced car service provider specializing in Music and Travel Companies. November 2004 Holding company, Chauffeurcar PLC incorporated. September 2004 Won contract with Emirates to provide transfers for first and business class passengers arriving and departing from London Heathrow on two flights daily. June 2004 Acquired Colins Cars Limited, a successful provider of Car Services to the Pharmaceutical industry. December 2003 Acquired Select Cars Limited, a major provider of Car Services to the Film and TV production sector. Fleet size increased to 27 vehicles including 12 new Grand Espaces and 4 new BMW 7 series. September 2003—Chauffeurcar launches fully licensed, branded Executive Car Service Control Centre set up in Kingsbury, North West London. Fleet of 3 Renault Grand Espace. In early 2003, due to changes and improvements in compliance and customer service expectations, an opportunity was identified within the private hire industry, for an innovative, “branded”, executive car service. The objective was to deliver the highest standard of customer service combined with exceptional value for money.
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