AIM admission timetable

Develop a robust business plan Ensure contracts are in place with customers and suppliers Review management information systems and operational and compliance controls Consider ownership and tax issues

12-24 months before admission

Read the Exchange's flotation pack Attend one of our flotation seminars Contact us for a one-to-one meeting Adopt 'best practice' corporate governance standards Complete any planned strategic initiatives such as acquisitions

6-12 months before admission

Review and plan your investor relations (IR) strategy Ensure you have independently-audited financial accounts, if applicable, for a three-year period Consider commissioning an independent expert's report on your business Make any necessary changes to the executive board Appoint non-executive directors Ensure your company is incorporated under the relevant laws Consider whether to conduct pre-flotation fundraising Decide on the method of flotation Hold a beauty parade of advisers

The admission process
12-24 weeks before admission

Appoint your advisers Instruct all advisers Agree the timetable to admission

6-12 weeks before admission

Review any problem areas that have emerged Produce the draft prospectus/admission document Produce the first draft of the other required documents Conduct the initial review of pricing issues Review PR presentations Host analyst presentations

1-6 weeks before admission

Continue drafting meetings Carry out and complete due diligence Hold PR meetings and roadshow Register the prospectus with the UKLA Submit 10-day announcement to Exchange of intention to join AIM

1 week before admission

All documents completed and approved Pricing and allocation of the offer Register the prospectus Sign subscription agreement Bulk print final prospectus

Admission week

Pay Exchange fees Submit documents Admission to AIM granted Trading begins