Watts Ltd: various papers

In addition to various items of correspondence, the key documents in the file are:

19 February, 1947. Charles M Carr, "Further Memorandum in Connection with Conversations on Financial Association with Watts Ltd". The rationale for the proposal is given as: "A close association with an established organisation experienced in the sales development of products closely related to that section of our trade which we are endeavouring to develop and which is not within the general course of our Sheep Dip, Agricultural and Insecticide business, i.e. Synthetic Resins" (p. 3).

1 September, 1947. Detailed report on the business of Watts Ltd (including financial details for 12 years ended 31 Martch, 1947), prepared by Cooper Brothers & Co, Chartered Accountants, London.

16 December, 1947. Signed Agreement for the purchase of Watts Ltd by Cooper, McDougall & Robertson Ltd.

31 March, 1951. Balance Sheet and Profit and Loss Account.

31 March, 1954. Balance Sheet and Profit and Loss Account.

1954. Correspondence and Declarations of Trust concerning Shares in Watts Ltd.

1947-1954

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