RFG & RIVERS LEASING NAMED IN FT1000 2017: EUROPE’S FASTEST GROWING COMPANIES BY THE FINANCIAL TIMES

HAMILTON, BERMUDA: April 7, 2017 - In a filing with the Bermuda Stock Exchange (“BSX”), Rivers Leasing Limited announced that they have been named as one of 1000 fastest growing companies in Europe by Financial Times.  The filing stated:

RIVERS FINANCE GROUP PLC (RFG), parent company of RIVERS LEASING

RFG & RIVERS LEASING NAMED IN FT1000 2017: EUROPE’S FASTEST GROWING COMPANIES BY THE FINANCIAL TIMES

On 7th April the Financial Times announced their 1000 fastest growing companies in Europe for 2017 in the FT1000 including independent finance funder Rivers Leasing.

In partnership with the data provider Statista, the FT1000, announced today, the 1,000 independent European companies with the strongest growth, documenting the innovative and fast- growing companies that the Financial Times believes are the driving force of the European economy, generating jobs and sustaining competitiveness.

The listing comes at a time of growth for Rivers Leasing, having spent its formative years building a solid and stable business, establishing its place in the market, building broker and customer relationships while refining its processes. It is now creating a reputation as a valued member of  the leasing industry, dedicated to relationships with brokers and continuing to build a strong  healthy business, making this recognition by the FT a highly valued marker in its ongoing development.

Commenting on the FT1000, Ratan Daryani, Managing Director, said:

“This award is of particular note to us, not simply because of its industry significance, but because it is a recognition of the hard work and commitment of the Rivers Leasing team.

The team’s focus on providing excellent and efficient customer service is at the core of what Rivers Leasing set out to do seven years ago, while the strong relationships we have built with our brokers, introducers, customers and supporters over the years are tangible evidence of the emphasis we place on personal interaction. They too are very much a part of the company and its values.”

For further information, please contact:  Rivers Finance Group Plc and Rivers Leasing:

Tim Shand, Broker Manager 07917 890573

tim@riversleasing.com

About Rivers Leasing

Established in 2010, Rivers Leasing is an independent niche asset finance funder, specialising in providing lease and asset finance to businesses and organisations in all industry sectors.

Concentrating on lease values between £2,000 and £50,000, Rivers’ approach is commercial, flexible and primarily focused on the financial status of the customer, with a wide range of business sectors and assets within scope. It allows for flexibility, competitive pricing, and a functional approach to facilitate the lease contract process.