State Securities wins Lessor of the Year Award 2002

State Securities has won the prestigious 'Lessor of the Year Award 2002. It was presented at the first Business Finance Gala Awards Dinner, hosted by the National Association of Commercial Finance Brokers (NACFB).

State Securities has won the prestigious 'Lessor of the Year Award 2002. It was presented at the first Business Finance Gala Awards Dinner, hosted by the National Association of Commercial Finance Brokers (NACFB).

State Securities were one of four short listed major UK finance companies nominated, and Ian Hislop, of 'Private Eye' and 'Have I Got News for You' presented the accolade.

Simon Mills, Managing Director of State Securities said: We are delighted to have won the award, especially as we were up against some tough competition. As a relatively small player in the market, it is rewarding to receive recognition from the finance industry and my appreciation goes to everyone that voted for us."

The launch of the awards marked the 10th Anniversary of the NACFB, in celebration and recognition of the growth and success of the Association in the last decade. The Association was set up to combat fraudulent practice and provide professional standards of commercial funding for customers.

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Media Contacts:

Jo Macklin
State Securities
Tel - 01489 775600         
Email: jmacklin@statesecurities.plc.uk

Matthew Gentry
Media Relations, Abbey National
Tel -- 020 775 64205         
Email: matthew.gentry@abbeynational.co.uk

NOTES TO EDITORS:

State Securities assists business customers who are looking to raise finance for the acquisition of new or used assets, along with the re-financing of assets already owned by the business. It also provides commercial mortgages for properties such as factories, warehouses, offices and retail outlets.

State Securities works with a wide range of clients, including public and private limited companies, partnerships and sole traders, and it helps companies that have difficulty in raising finance in a short period of time, for example new start businesses and businesses in corporate or individual voluntary arrangements.

State Securities has over 20 years experience in the asset financing market and is part of the Abbey National Group.