Frequently asked questions
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What is a “dual-track” process?
Dual-track processes involve a preparation for a listing being carried on in parallel with another potential M&A transaction. Where key investors are looking for…
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How will our corporate governance need to change on listing?
Early on in the IPO process, with the help of its legal advisers, a company should consider what changes need to be made to…
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How will listing affect our current financing arrangements?
Many companies seeking to raise funds via an IPO do so in order to pay down existing debt facilities or take advantage of the…
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What is the underwriting agreement?
The underwriting agreement is the agreement between the banks, the company, the directors and any selling shareholders, under which the banks, acting as principals,…
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What are research reports and how are they prepared?
The regular publication of research about companies, particularly listed companies, is part of the normal activity of research analysts. This research is intended to…
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Can members of the senior management team sell shares in the IPO and following the IPO?
It is common for existing shareholders to sell shares in the IPO at the same time that the company issues new shares to raise…
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Who will most likely want to purchase our shares in the IPO?
Typically, institutional investors are the principal investors in an IPO. Retail investors may participate, however, for example through an offering through intermediaries or established…
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Where should our holding company be incorporated?
The jurisdiction of a listed company’s incorporation can affect both its and its group’s tax position, as well as its eligibility for admission to…
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The information provided in these FAQs focuses primarily on ESCC listings on the Official List and admission to trading on the Main Market of the London Stock Exchange The process and requirements of admissions to trading on AIM are different in a number of respects from ESCC listings.
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