The London Stock Exchange

The London Stock Exchange’s Main Market is the world’s most international market for the listing and trading of equity, debt and other securities. Its location at the heart of the world’s leading financial centre makes it the ideal home to over 1,600 companies from 60 countries, including many of the world’s largest, most successful and most dynamic companies.

Underpinned by London’s balanced and globally-respected standards of regulation and corporate governance, the Main Market represents a badge of quality for every company listed and traded on it and an aspiration for many companies worldwide. It offers the lowest cost of capital to issuers.

The Main Market is also one of the world's most international and diverse stock markets, with companies coming from nearly 60 countries across 42 sectors.

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Griffin Corporate Finance specialise in the needs of the SME seeking floatation, however we can provide assistance in ensuring that the most appropriate advisors are sourced for a main market floatation and mentor the management through the process.

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Additional advantages of the main market are:

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• Access to funding from ISA funds.

• Significant investment opportunities.

• Large pool of  retail investors.

• Dedicated market segment and specialist investment funds.

• Liquidity in trading stock.

• Exit route to existing shareholders at time of floatation or subsequently.
   

The listing requirements of the main market ensure that only established businesses with a performance track record are admitted.