Floating Your Company covers every aspect of the flotation process and gives advice on the issues facing any company considering flotation - whether it be on the main board of the London Stock Exchange or on AIM, the Exchange's market specifically tailored to growing businesses.
It covers the strategic issues that may arise, as well as the inevitable changes that occur - both in terms of the day-to-day running of the business and in the overall company culture. It covers the initial decision to float, flotation alternatives, the use of professional advisers, the listing process and the continuing obligations post-flotation.
Whether you are the owner or director of a small, medium or larger business, you need to be prepared before making a final decision on whether to float - Floating Your Company will give you the confidence to choose the best option for your company.
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Jonathan Reuvid graduated in PPE at Oxford University, worked as an economist for the French national oil company, Total, and then in investment banking before taking up senior line and staff positions in industry including general management of a Fortune 500 multinational covering most Western European countries.
Subsequently, Jonathan Reuvid engaged in joint venture development in China and a parallel career in business book publishing. He is author of or consultant editor for more than 30 Kogan Page titles.
Part 1: To float or not to float: planning your company's future
1 The equity environment
Colin Aaronson, Grant Thornton
Summary; Introduction; The exuberant 1980s; The benign environment; The end of the bull market; AIM; Looking forward; Conclusion
2 Necessary and sufficient conditions for flotation
Colin Aaronson, Grant Thornton
Summary; Introduction; Formal criteria for admission; Suitability for admission; Can a company deliver value?; Some thoughts on overseas companies; Conclusion
3 Is flotation the right financial strategy?
Colin Aaronson, Grant Thornton
Summary; The advantages of flotation; The costs and disadvantages of flotation; Life in the public domain; Identifying the motivations of the owner-manager; Deciding the company's financial strategy; Conclusion
4 Alternative sources of finance
Colin Aaronson, Grant Thornton
Summary; Introduction; Equity finance; Debt finance; Exiting the business; When things go wrong
Part 2: Alternative markets
5 The regulatory framework
Martin Shaw and Robert Moir, Pinsent Masons
Introduction: basic choices; London Stock Exchange plc; Legal framework; Admission criteria
6 Alternative stock exchanges
Colin Aaronson, Grant Thornton
Summary; Introduction; The success of AIM; Overseas alternatives
7 The Alternative Investment Market (AIM)
Martin Graham, London Stock Exchange
Introduction; Why a public flotation?; AIM: an international market; AIM's regulatory approach and joining AIM; Day one of trading - and beyond; The outlook for AIM
8 Ofex
Nemone Wynn-Evans, PLUS Markets Group
Overview; Ofex today; When is a company ready for Ofex?; Seeking admission to Ofex; The advisory team involved when joining Ofex; Life as a public company: continuing obligations; Conclusion
9 ShareMark
Emma Vigus, ShareMark
How does ShareMark work?; Regulatory status; The ShareMark admission process; Information required; The ShareMark Admission Committee; Costs and time involved; Shareholder communication and meeting ongoing shareholder requirements; Ongoing requirements; Conclusion
Part 3: The flotation process
10 Selection of advisers
Andrew Black, Pinsent Masons
Introduction; Selection of advisers; Advisers' roles; Appendix: List of documents for a flotation
11 The role of the Nomad
Colin Aaronson, Grant Thornton
Summary; Introduction; The flotation process; Following flotation
12 The role of the lawyers
Hannah Kendrick, Pinsent Masons
Introduction: general role; The particular role of the legal advisers; Due diligence; Documentation; Continuing obligations
13 The role of the reporting accountant
Sunil Patel, Grant Thornton
Summary; Introduction; Information in the investment circular; 'Due diligence' reports on the company; Other documents; Other areas
14 The role of the broker
Colin Aaronson, Grant Thornton
Summary; Introduction; Choosing a broker
15 Key issues for the broker and the company
Mark Connelly, Collins Stewart
1: What are the right reasons to float a company?; 2: What are the wrong/bad reasons to float a company?; 3: How will the market value the company?; 4: How will the market view a sale of shares by directors?; 5: How much money should the company raise in new equity?; 6: How long will the flotation process take?; 7: How to choose advisers for a flotation; 8: How much will flotation cost?; 9: How much disclosure about the company will directors have to make?; 10: Which market should the company join?
16 Valuing the company's shares
Colin Aaronson, Grant Thornton
Summary; Introduction; The principles of valuation; Valuation in practice
17 Indemnities and warranties from directors and shareholders
Philip Goldsborough, Pinsent Masons
Introduction; Function of warranties and indemnities; Who gives the warranties and the sponsor's indemnity?; Tax indemnity; Limitation on liabilities; Rights of contribution
18 The role of public relations
Julian Bosdet and Heather Salmond, Abchurch Communications
The build-up; Announcement of the intention to float; The first day of dealing; The aftermarket
Part 4: Living with the listing
19 Continuing obligations
Robert Moir, Pinsent Masons
Introduction; Main Market; Requirements in relation to transactions above a certain size; Restriction on directors and others dealing in the company's shares; AIM; Non-compliance
20 Best practice in corporate governance
Colin Aaronson and Nick Jeffrey, Grant Thornton
Summary; Introduction; The Combined Code: composition of the board; Communicating with shareholders and the market; Conclusion
21 Best practice in corporate communications
Julian Bosdet and Heather Salmond, Abchurch Communications
Keep the news flowing; Forward planning; The financial calendar; Regulatory news service (RNS) announcements; Building and maintaining relationships; Getting feedback; Other services your PR firm should offer; Summary
22 Transactions by quoted companies
Colin Aaronson, Grant Thornton
Summary; Introduction; The Class tests; The Panel on Takeovers and Mergers; The conduct of takeovers
23 Enhanced financial reporting requirements
Nick Jeffrey, Grant Thornton
Introduction; The annual report of a listed company; Other reporting requirements; Relationship with your auditor; Future developments
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