Public Markets

We find that many companies are not aware of what the public markets can offer them. Listing on a stock exchange offers opportunities for companies to find long term capital and this can be particularly attractive when other forms of finance are expensive or hard to obtain.

London’s AIM and PLUS markets have been designed to help companies attract capital in a environment with fewer regulations than the official list of the London Stock Exchange.

Once listed on these markets companies can expect: 

• An enhanced profile 
• Increased status and credibility 
• Better access to a wider pool of capital 
• Tax benefits 

The admission process for the markets are not as daunting as many directors and owners think and, unlike other markets, the AIM and PLUS markets have no minimum criteria with regards to size, track record or number of shares in public hands.

The DMH Stallard Public Markets team are experts at guiding companies through the admission process step-by-step. We are particularly experienced in growing companies looking to raise between £1 million and £25 million.

We have over 30 years experience working for public companies, and count among our clients many current AIM and PLUS companies. We are well known and respected in the City and we know many of the Nominated Advisors, brokers and accountants active in this field. We will often help assemble a team of professionals for our clients to make their flotation a success.

Our core services are:

• Representing companies listing on the London public markets, particularly AIM and PLUS
• Acting for City institutions such as Nominated Advisers and brokers
• Advising companies at an early stage on the advantages and disadvantages of flotation and the best markets to consider Introducing companies to the City professional most likely to be able to help them.

If you would like to see how we can guide your company so that you achieve a successful flotation on AIM you may be interested in our Five Steps to AIM. 

We also enthusiastically promote PLUS and you might also like to look at out Five Reasons to choose PLUS markets for your company. 

If you are already listed on a public market and require advice please see our Corporate Finance page to see how we can help you.