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Heart of the world’s financial markets Prepared for the Institute of Directors

Heart of the world’s financial markets Prepared for the Institute of Directors. May 2012. London is the premier listing choice. Through our group companies we endeavour to provide the best listing and trading environment for our issuers. LIQUIDITY. PROFILE. INVESTORS.

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Heart of the world’s financial markets Prepared for the Institute of Directors

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  1. Heart of the world’s financial marketsPrepared for the Institute of Directors May 2012

  2. London is the premier listing choice Through our group companies we endeavour to provide the best listing and trading environment for our issuers LIQUIDITY PROFILE INVESTORS Global Financial Centres index London’s ranking 1st Edition 4 Sept 2008 Global Financial Centres index London’s ranking 1st Edition 5 March 2009 Global Financial Centres index London’s ranking 1st Edition 7 March 2010 Global Financial Centres index London’s ranking 1st Edition 6 Sept 2009 Global Financial Centres index London’s ranking 1st Edition 9 March 2011 Global Financial Centres index London’s ranking 1st Edition 8 Sept 2010 Global Financial Centres index London’s ranking 1st Edition 10 Sept 2011

  3. London is a global hub for international investors All major global investors sit in London are able to access London Stock Exchange traded stocks Assets managed in the UK and globally out of London – ten largest investment firms …sitting in a time zone which can trade with the world London trading hours 0-11 -10 -9 -8 -7 -6 -5 -4 -3 -2 -1 0+1 +2 +3 +4 +5 +6 +7 +8 +9 +10 +11 USD million Source: Investment Management Association: Asset Management in the UK 2009-2011.

  4. London Stock Exchange offers a diverse range of markets Securities admitted to official list (maintained by UKLA) Securities not admitted to official list (maintained by UKLA) Main Market Specialist Fund Market EU Regulated markets From Small to Large: • The choice of market will depend on a number of factors including: • Stage in a company’s development • Complexity of the offer and securities issued • Target investors • Company’s size • Company's strategy and objectives AIM Professional Securities Market Exchange Regulated markets

  5. AIM: The World’s Most Successful Growth Market

  6. AIM companies have operations across the globe from 95 countries 15 40 UK: 685 23 65 50 9 42 1 11 29 59 36 Number of companies 26 60 + 24 40-59 Other offshore: 10 Isle of Man & Channel Islands: 18 20-39 0-19 Source: London Stock Exchange statistics – February 2012 NB: Number of companies colour coded per grouping rather than country

  7. AIM covers an unparalleled range of sectors INDUSTRY REPRESENTATION BY NUMBER OF COMPANIES Source: London Stock Exchange trade statistics – February 2012

  8. AIM provides access to the world’s leading institutional investors The investor base for AIM companies is institutional and retail. Source: GCI Institutional Investors in AIM survey 2011

  9. AIM enables companies to raise capital throughout their life on market (in £ billions) Source: London Stock Exchange statistics – February 2012

  10. AIM’s entry criteria are tailored for growing companies Nominated adviser (Nomad) required at all times No minimum size requirement No minimum financial history required No formal requirement for shares to be held in public hands

  11. Continuing eligibility requirements facilitate growth and investor confidence Must retain a Nomad at all times Must disclose all price sensitive information in a timely manner Half yearly and annual report and accounts required UK Corporate Governance standards adopted by companies as best practice

  12. Pre IPO Considerations Timing:6 – 12 months Deal Team: External advisers and internal team Tasks: Board structure & corporate governance Financial due diligence Legal due diligence Produce Admission Document / Prospectus Investor roadshow

  13. Post IPO Considerations Investor Relations:Investors, analysts and media Reporting:Company results Price-sensitive information Regulation:Company and Director obligations

  14. Further Information Mark Russon Business Development Manager UK Primary Markets +44 (0)7766 421 679 mrusson@londonstockexchange.com www.londonstockexchange.com

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