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IPOs

Company Flotations

The return of the IPO

The IPO market shows signs of emerging from hibernation, despite the much-publicised cancellation of a few big-name floats.

Private equity

IPOs back on private equity agenda

Private equity firms are once again looking to the stock market for exits, according to brokers.

Company Flotations

IPOs in the downturn

If you are looking to list on a junior exchange in today's dire financial environment, there are two steps you must take.

Company Flotations

Prepare a listing for better times

With the public markets in meltdown, now isn't quite the time to try for an IPO. Nevertheless, there is market activity and CEOs are preparing their businesses for a listing when better times return.

News

Mining technology play in IPO

World Mining Services, a company formed to exploit technologies for mineral extraction, has floated on PLUS raising £200,000 at 6p.

News

Private equity-backed IPOs perform better

Companies with private equity backing that list on London's markets perform better than those without, according to new analysis.

Company Flotations

Size and the City

Part of the journey for a CEO intent on scaling a company is realising that errors occur along the way. No one, after all, is perfect and everyone is entitled to make mistakes – unless, that is, you’re in charge of a listed entity, when you’re expected to be flawless.

Company Flotations

And they’re back for more AIM IPOs

Patrizia Rossi reviews the year that secondary fundraisings on AIM picked up and IPOs slowed down.

News

Mexico-focused oil and gas play in AIM IPO

Leed Petroleum, an oil and gas exploration and production company focused on the Gulf of Mexico, has listed on AIM.

Human Resources

Share options remain in vogue for AIM

AIM companies coming to market are choosing to reward senior executives with Share Option Plans at IPO in preference of Long-Term Incentive Plans, according to a survey by New Bridge Street Consultants, an executive remuneration specialist.

Company Flotations

North American companies opting to list on UK exchange

Founded 15 years ago, marine biotech organisation Aqua Bounty has recently joined a growing number of North American companies opting to list on UK exchange. But what is the appeal and is this trend likely to continue?

Company Flotations

Pre-IPO finance – The route to fundraising success?

Going public - via an IPO - is not the only way to attract investors and raise cash. Over the last year, there has been a significant increase in 'pre-IPO' fundraisings.