International companies on AIM

Companies from all around the world, of all sizes, and at every stage of development are able to join AIM. As an Exchange-regulated market, it enables this wide spectrum of international businesses to tap into the capital, liquidity and profile of the London capital markets through a simple and speedy admission route, few entry criteria and flexible regulation.

The figures speak for themselves. In 2007, there were 284 admissions to AIM. These included 102 IPOs, of which 28 were international companies[1]. The total amount of money raised, both through new and further issues, was £16.1 billion.  If you would like more statistics about AIM, please click here.

International companies joining AIM gain a wide range of advantages, including:

Quick and cost-effective access to the world’s largest and deepest pool of capital for investment in international companies A quotation on one of world’s the most liquid capital markets for trading in the shares of small and growing international companies[2] A higher profile among London’s unrivalled community of investment analysts specialising in sectors and regions worldwide Promotion of the company’s image and brand on an international scale among UK and European consumers and clients Support and advice from a dedicated team created to help international companies join AIM A flexible and responsive system of regulation specially geared to the needs of smaller and growing international companies.

If you would like to find out more about AIM, or discuss the opportunities AIM could open up for your business, please contact one of our relationship managers.

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[1] The number of international companies on AIM does not include a large number of companies who chose to come to the market as an UK incorporated company but having the majority of their assets abroad.