Equity

What are the benefits of being a public company?

Raise capital for growth both at time of admission and through further capital raisings
Create a market for your company’s shares, broadening your company’s shareholder base
Establish an objective market value for your company
Encourage employee commitment and long-term motivation with share schemes
Use quoted shares as acquisition currency
Create a heightened public profile and credibility
Provide liquidity in your company’s shares

Why choose London Stock Exchange?

Access the deepest pool of international capital in the world
High quality advisory community and sell-side research coverage
Respected, balanced and fair regulatory environment and legal framework
Resilient market technology and world-class market surveillance
Proven levels of sustained liquidity in a central time zone
Multiple routes to market to suit different types of issuer and different funding routes
A global hub for sustainable finance with a green economy classification for its equity issuers

Take our quick online assessment to find out how London Stock Exchange can support you through your next phase of expansion.

Stage of growthFunding requirement

AIM

The world’s leading growth market for companies seeking to realise their growth potential

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High Growth Segment

A launch pad for growth businesses on their journey to the Main Market’s Premium Segment

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Main Market - Standard Segment

Core UK & European listing standards for equity and GDR issuers

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Main Market - Premium Segment

The highest listing standards for the world’s leading companies

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Issuer Services

As a London Stock Exchange issuer, you get access to a wide variety of products and services

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