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Escrow Service 

Escrow Service

Computershare Escrow Services provides a safe and secure solution for companies looking to use an independent third party to hold stock or cash pending the completion of a transaction. Our service can be tailored to the individual needs of any corporate transaction and includes:

Indemnification Escrow
Holding assets for unforeseen expenses or damages, for example as part of a merger or acquisition. Assets are released according to the terms of the Escrow agreement.

Performance Escrow
Holding assets for products or services. Assets are released when the Escrow agent is notified that the product or service has been delivered.

Why choose Computershare?

 > Over nine years of providing industry leading Escrow services globally
 > Extensive experience in administering and managing high value transactions through
managing UK Government Gilts on behalf of Her Majesty’s Treasury, that requires us to make regular payments, sometimes in excess of £25 billion in a day
 > Accomplished in dealing with foreign exchanges and depositories, multi-jurisdictional listings
and payments in foreign currencies
 > We remain independent of the transaction and will only act on joint instructions received from
both parties, thereby removing any implied leverage
 > Assets are kept secure in special ring-fenced stock and cash accounts for regulatory best
practice and client peace of mind
 > Funds are reconciled and actively managed whilst in Escrow.


Want to find out more? Email James Devon or call +44 (0)870 703 0316.

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“Computershare provided a straightforward service which was easily accessible. Outsourcing reduced the client’s costs and they invoiced the client directly. We have absolute confidence in Computershare and the Escrow service they provide.”

Associate Partner, Kerman & Co LLP