National law firm Bevan Brittan LLP is hosting a free seminar for companies considering an IPO and for those who may want to learn a bit more about the process. The event is designed to highlight the opportunities of, in particular, the AIM market and for businesses to learn more about the IPO process and how they can best prepare for it.

The seminar is being run in conjunction with the London Stock Exchange, PricewaterhouseCoopers and Brewin Dolphin Securities.  Speakers at the seminar will look at the legal issues relating to an IPO, assessing whether the AIM market is right for any particular business, the role of a reporting accountant on an IPO and the regulatory environment governing IPO’s and post –IPO for companies trading on the AIM market.

Corporate Partner Sarah Cartwright said: “AIM has traditionally been and remains the fastest growing market in the world. In recent years AIM has seen an increasing number of entrants choosing IPO to grow. Despite the recent credit crunch and reported downturns in the UK’s equity capital markets AIM is still seeing a real degree of activity and remains a valid option for smaller companies wishing to raise capital to grow or make acquisitions.

Companies typically considering an IPO tend to be fast growing and acquisitive, have a robust strategy for growth, a good quality management team and a sound trading and profitability record.”

This seminar is likely to appeal to executive and non executive directors alike, private equity houses which may be considering an IPO as an exit in respect of their investment portfolios and for anyone else who wants to learn a bit more about the process from experienced professionals. Businesses in the waste, support services and TMT sectors have increasingly been examples of new entrants to the market of late but the seminar will appeal to businesses in any sector and could assist potential university or health spin out companies.

The event is being held on Tuesday 4^th December at Bevan Brittan’s offices and anyone wishing to attend should contact the Events Team on 0870194 1682 or email events@bevanbrittan.com.

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