PLUS Markets Group (“PMG”) is an independent provider of primary and secondary equity market services and currently trades over 800 smaller company shares, representing a combined market capitalisation of over £121bn.
Its primary market (formerly known as Ofex) specialises in smaller companies, representing a wide range of sectors and all stages of development.  There are currently circa 160 companies quoted on the primary market with a combined market cap of over £1.8 billion.
Business angel invested companies joining the primary market could benefit from:
Ø       A clear and straightforward admission process to ease the transition to the public market arena, and which offers a cost-effective way for companies to raise money;
Ø       A destination for fundraising through institutions and private investors;
Ø       A unique disclosure-based regulatory framework designed to meet the needs of smaller companies and investors alike;
Ø       An effective and robust market making system for smaller companies providing an independent valuation together with enhanced liquidity possibilities;
Ø       Profile opportunities through the PLUS Markets Group website (www.plusmarketsgroup.com), free company news flow dissemination via in-house newswire service, and through all leading market data vendors;
Ø       Tax benefits for investors.
Typical examples of companies that could benefit from joining the PLUS market include growing companies looking to raise up to £5m in equity capital with a likely market capitalisation of up to £20m, seeking profile and with a proven business plan.  PLUS offers profile, liquidity, an audience receptive to growth and an environment where management can devote as much energy as possible to doing what their shareholders want them to do – to run the business.
To find out more about PLUS Markets Group, please visit our website at www.plusmarketsgroup.com, or contact our business development team on 020 7553