AIM & PLUS Market Support
- Why these markets could help your business grow

AIM was set up in 1995 by the London Stock Exchange in order to help smaller, innovative and entrepreneurial companies to raise capital and create a market for their shares.

PLUS Stock Exchange (PLUS-SX) is operated by PLUS Markets Group plc. It is an independent UK market regulated by the Financial Services Authority, also specialising in smaller and growing companies, and offers an alternative to AIM or a first step on the ladder up to the senior markets.

In addition to UK companies, both markets have become increasingly attractive to international companies who benefit from a public market based in London to fund further expansion and to raise their global profile.

If you are considering a flotation to raise funds, increase your company profile or to provide an exit strategy, as a UK or overseas business, we can assist you to evaluate the suitability of an AIM or PLUS-SX listing and guide you through the whole process. In some cases this can involve looking at the structure of your business and your business plan.

As well as introducing you to the nominated or corporate advisors, brokers and lawyers you will need to progress a flotation, we can act as Reporting Accountants, preparing the various reports required and reporting on capital adequacy, financial systems and profit forecasts. Our tax specialists can also advise on the tax implications of your flotation.

If you are interested to learn more about the mechanics and likely costs of taking your company to AIM or the PLUS Market, then please call Andrew Seton on 020 7292 7800 or email ads@hydepartnership.com

Read/download our article on AIM as a PDF [480kb].

Read/download our article on PLUS as a PDF [280kb].

"Hyde's speed of response, knowledge of PLUS' requirements of us and attention to detail were key factors in our successful listing."

David Jackson MD,
Ascot Mining Plc

"Their liaison with the PLUS Market authorities and our lawyers throughout, most particularly on resolving the less straightforward matters such as the company valuation and intellectual property rights, meant that we were able to focus on running and growing our business without being over-burdened with the minutiae of the listing."

Robert Zummo, Pegasus Helicopter Group Plc