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AIM admission timetable
AIM admission timetable
The run-up to a company’s flotation on AIM is generally described in terms of a timetable counting down to admission. The following example timetable outlines the possible steps that take place during each period.
Pre-flotation preparation
The admission process
Admission week
Pre-flotation preparation
24-36 months before admission
Develop a robust business plan
Ensure contracts are in place with customers and suppliers
Review management information systems and operational and compliance controls
Consider ownership and tax issues
12-24 months before admission
Read the Exchange's flotation pack
Attend one of our flotation seminars
Contact us for a one-to-one meeting
Adopt 'best practice' corporate governance standards
Complete any planned strategic initiatives such as acquisitions
6-12 months before admission
Review and plan your investor relations (IR) strategy
Ensure you have independently-audited financial accounts, if applicable, for a three-year period
Consider commissioning an independent expert's report on your business
Make any necessary changes to the executive board
Appoint non-executive directors
Ensure your company is incorporated under the relevant laws
Consider whether to conduct pre-flotation fundraising
Decide on the method of flotation
Hold a beauty parade of advisers
The admission process
12-24 weeks before admission
Appoint your advisers
Instruct all advisers
Agree the timetable to admission
6-12 weeks before admission
Review any problem areas that have emerged
Produce the draft prospectus/admission document
Produce the first draft of the other required documents
Conduct the initial review of pricing issues
Review PR presentations
Host analyst presentations
1-6 weeks before admission
Continue drafting meetings
Carry out and complete due diligence
Hold PR meetings and roadshow
Register the prospectus with the UKLA
Submit 10-day announcement to Exchange of intention to join AIM
1 week before admission
All documents completed and approved
Pricing and allocation of the offer
Register the prospectus
Sign subscription agreement
Bulk print final prospectus
Admission week
Pay Exchange fees
Submit documents
Admission to AIM granted
Trading begins
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