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Key definition

Admission to trading definition

What does Admission to trading mean? admission to trading is the process by which securities are accepted for buying and selling on a specific exchange or trading venue, so they can be dealt in on that market. The expression is widely used in practice and appears in legislation and rulebooks (for example, MiFID II/UK MiFIR on regulated markets and the Prospectus Regulation), and is distinct from “listing” on the Official List. In UK practice it most commonly refers to: - Admission of securities to trading on aim (an MTF operated by the London Stock Exchange and not a regulated market), governed by the AIM Rules;...

Advising on UK AIM Admission: Adviser Appointments, Eligibility, Due Diligence, Corporate Structure, Governance, Internal Controls, Dealing Policy and Employee Issues

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Practice notes

This Practice Note outlines the principal actions and matters a company must address and weigh up before beginning an application for an initial admission to trading on AIM, the market run by the london stock exchange (LSE). Certain essential steps and considerations need to be undertaken by a company (company) ahead of starting the process of seeking an initial admission to trading on AIM (AIM admission).

Initial considerations

The AIM admission timetable normally spans three to six months from the first all-parties meeting, and will demand a significant commitment of management time. Before embarking on this, it is vital that the company gives thoughtful consideration to:

raising capital;
improving liquidity in the company’s shares;
enabling incentivisation of employees;
raising the company’s profile.

and whether this route is suitable for the company in its particular circumstances. Undertaking this evaluation in advance, and understanding the time commitment, is crucial before initiating the AIM admission process and should be addressed prior to the meeting...

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