Identity area
Reference code
GB 249 T-RRG/1/4/4
Title
Papers relating to takeover of Robertson Group plc by Simon Engineering plc
Date(s)
- 1991 - 1993 (Creation)
Level of description
File
Extent and medium
1 folder
Context area
Name of creator
(1975-c 2004)
Administrative history
The company was registered in May 1975 as Robertson Research Holdings Ltd. It was the major equity holder and controlling organisation of the Robertson Research Group, the geological research and consultancy arm of William Robertson Shipowners Ltd. It operated through a number of subsidiary companies.
In March 1984, it was reregistered as a public company called Robertson Research plc. In October 1987, it was renamed Robertson Group Ltd. In 1988, it was renamed Robertson Group plc. In 1991, it was taken over by Simon Engineering plc. In April 1996, it was renamed RBLC (No.4) 1996 Ltd.
Archival history
Immediate source of acquisition or transfer
Content and structure area
Scope and content
Includes annual reports and accounts of Simon Engineering plc, 1990, 1991, 1993.
Appraisal, destruction and scheduling
Accruals
System of arrangement
Conditions of access and use area
Conditions governing access
Open
Conditions governing reproduction
Language of material
- English
Script of material
Language and script notes
Physical characteristics and technical requirements
Finding aids
Allied materials area
Existence and location of originals
Existence and location of copies
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Notes area
Alternative identifier(s)
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Subject access points
Place access points
Name access points
- Simon Engineering plc (Subject)