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Company Flotations

Articles, news and expert analysis on company flotations and IPOs in the UK and Europe.

CVS Group: animal magic

According to CEO Simon Innes, CVS Group is the first veterinary business to be listed on the London stock market.

Company Flotations

Company Flotations

The high-risk way to go public

You’re determined to float your company, but you lack the financial clout to make it happen. Pre-float finance might be the answer, but don't expect an easy ride.

Company Flotations

Cash shells uncovered

There are 49 cash shells - businesses with money but no trading operations - listed in London on both AIM and PLUS. And they've got close to £80 million to spend. Could your business reverse into one and pick up the cash? Robert Tyerman and Leslie Copeland report.

Company Flotations

Changing times

The first quarter of 2007 has been anything but dull for companies on AIM, with hostile bids and new tighter rules for nomads to the fore.

Company Flotations

Read all about it

Managers cannot relax once they have completed an AIM admission because corporate governance obligations will keep them more than occupied. Daniel Bastide, a partner at law firm Thomas Eggar, discusses the burden of AIM’s disclosure rules...

Company Flotations

Every step of the way

For any company seeking to join AIM, the nominated adviser will be crucial. Steve Douglas from nomad and broker Arden Partners explains why.

Company Flotations

Without borders

More international companies than ever are seeking to join AIM, but often do not consider important issues early enough in the flotation process.

Company Flotations

Off to market

During the past few years, the junior markets have courted mid-market firms in the UK and abroad. But what makes them enduringly popular?

Company Flotations

Without borders

More international companies than ever are seeking to join AIM, but often do not consider important issues early enough in the flotation process.

Company Flotations

Off to market

During the past few years, the junior markets have courted mid-market firms in the UK and abroad. But what makes them enduringly popular?

Company Flotations

In the line of duty

Flotations come with a mountain of legal requirements, ensuring lawyers have a key role to play. John Turnbull outlines a law firm's duties in an AIM flotation.

Company Flotations

I’ll be there for you

A flotation is a complicated process, but any good law firm should help smooth the route to market.

Company Flotations

The careful enquirer

The reporting accountant is a fixture in any admission, but their importance should not be underestimated.

Company Flotations

How to take the cash shell route

One way of floating on AIM is to find a cash shell. This is a company already quoted on the market that either has no continuing business or assets, apart from some remaining cash, or has been specially created as a quoted vehicle to pursue investment opportunities.