Case Studies

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University Campus Media Centre

Clockwork Capital helped a large University meet their budget requirements on the development of their new campus. Part of this development was a new multi-floor live venue requiring a substantial professional PA and lighting system.

The cost of this system was beyond the University's annual capital expenditure budget but Clockwork was able to structure a deal using the University's 'operating' budget, thus allowing them to install their full equipment requirement and pay for it against the budgeted annual figure. They pay rentals 3 times a year - to match their terms.

University Laboratory Equipment

A leading London College needed to replace a specialist microscope in one of its research laboratories. The microscope capital cost of Ł40,000 was double the annual budget for the department so Clockwork Capital wrote a 2 year Lease Agreement which enabled the College to acquire an essential piece of scientific equipment and pay for it annually.

Broadcast

Film and broadcast post-production involves grading, editing, special effects and audio post. When one of the world’s industry-leading broadcast creative and technology companies needs to upgrade or enhance its sophisticated line up of specialist VFX equipment it turns to Clockwork to provide the most appropriate and cost-effective solution. Acting as the interface between client, suppliers and funder, Clockwork provides a seamless service which enables the client to focus on the business of creating special effects for some of Hollywood’s biggest blockbusters.

Corporate Relocation

Relocation can involve high capital costs and the regular nature of lease payments and their fixed amounts helps to forecast cash flow and spread the cost over a pre-agreed period. To keep capital expenditure, paperwork and transactions to a minimum Clockwork was able to negotiate a Ł2 million single lease package for a client’s recent move to new corporate headquarters. The seven year term with quarterly payments covered furniture, partitioning, IT and telecoms cabling.

A typical refurbishment project, recently completed, required separate leases to cover individual asset types in order to match them with the company’s depreciation policy. Assets included IT and telecoms network infrastructure, air conditioning, furniture, catering equipment, door entry systems and AV equipment. Leases, ranging from 3 years to 6 years, were drawn up with Clockwork providing the interface between the client and lessors, enabling the client to concentrate on managing the project itself.