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The essential guide to ISDX
A guide for companies considering joining the ISDX stock market
The essential ISDX guide
Contents
Section A
1. ISDX Introduction
2. The benefits of the ISDX Growth Market
3. The drawbacks of the ISDX Growth Market
4. Raising funding on the ISDX Growth Market
5. Joining the ISDX Growth Market
6. The ISDX Growth Market flotation process
7. The ISDX Growth Market rules
8. The costs of joining the ISDX Growth Market
Section B
9. The ISDX Main Board
Section C
10. ISDX frequently asked questions
Section D
11. Glossary of ISDX stock market terms
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1. Introduction
ISDX is an independent stock exchange formed in 2012 when PLUS Markets Group, a
small UK stock market based in London, was acquired by ICAP. The market was
subsequently rebranded as ICAP Securities and Derivatives Exchange or ISDX. ISDX
operates two stock markets, the ISDX Growth Market and the ISDX Main Board.
ISDX Growth Market
The ISDX Growth Market is a recognised investment exchange aimed at SME’s. The
straight forward admission process and rule book is designed to reduce the red tape and
cost involved for companies in seeking a public market listing. ISDX Growth Market is
the second largest UK junior stock market (after AIM) for smaller companies. The
market provides an important and cost effective destination for smaller growing
companies who require capital to support their growth potential.
ISDX Main Board
The ISDX Main Board is a stock market designed for established companies who are
seeking admission to the UK’s Official List and the status of a listing on an EU regulated
market. As with joining The London Stock Exchanges Main Market, companies have a
choice of a premium or a standard listing.
We hope that you find this publication useful, our consultants will be happy to answer
further questions that you may have.
John Holland
Managing Director
Holland Bendelow
0845 1223415
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2. The benefits of the ISDX Growth Market
Why float your company on ISDX Growth Market?
Of the three major stock markets in the UK (The Main Market, AIM and ISDX Growth Stock
Market) ISDX offers the easiest and therefore the least expensive route to a public market
listing. The Market has a simple and straightforward process of admission, and the rules
governing ISDX Growth Market companies are less onerous than those for stock markets
operated by The London Stock Exchange.
ISDX Growth Market offers companies several benefits which would not be available should
they remain private companies. These include;
 Access to equity growth capital
 A mechanism that enables companies to raise additional capital on an ongoing basis
though the further issue of shares
 A platform from which a company is able to broaden their shareholder base
 The ability to introduce share based incentive schemes which can be useful in
motivating, retaining and recruiting key employees
 A valuation of a company
 The potential to use shares as acquisition currency
Once admitted to the ISDX Stock Market, the on-going responsibilities for a company remain
straightforward and are designed to remove red tape and unnecessary over regulation.
Tax benefits
The ISDX Growth Market is designed to help growing companies achieve their full growth
potential. At the same time, also providing investors with exciting and potentially rewarding
opportunities. Companies that join the ISDX Growth Market are not ‘listed’ on the UKLA’s
Official List, and are therefore considered by HMRC to be ‘unquoted’ for most UK tax
purposes. This means that investors who buy shares in companies on the ISDX Growth
Market are able to access tax benefits which are available to shareholders in privately
owned companies. For example, investors in ISDX Growth Market companies may qualify
for property relief and inheritance tax. In addition, ISDX Growth Market shares may be
eligible for inclusion in tax saving initiatives such as ISA’s and SIPPs.
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3. The drawbacks of the ISDX Growth Market
ISDX Growth Market offers companies some significant benefits and a first step onto UK
Stock Markets. However, there are a number of factors that should be carefully considered.
No accelerated route to other stock markets
Because the ISDX Growth Market is an independent stock market and not associated with
The London Stock Exchange, there is no accelerated route to AIM or The Main Market for
companies that wish to join these markets. This means that separate admission
documents, or a prospectus will be required should a company chose to move to one of the
London Stock Exchange markets. It should be noted, however, that having already joined
ISDX and built an existing shareholder base, the transition to become an AIM or Main
Market company should, in most cases, be more straight forward than for a private
company joining these markets for the first time.
Costs
As with admission to any other stock market, there are additional on-going costs which
require budgeting for, and these are likely to be over and above those of a private company.
Transparency
Any company listed on a stock market is likely to face more public and media scrutiny than
private companies. However, when compared with larger companies that are listed on the
London Stock Exchanges Main Market, companies that join ISDX Growth Market are unlikely
to find such scrutiny intrusive or detrimental to their operations.
Regulation
Although ISDX Growth Market rules are designed to be flexible and not over burden smaller
companies, there are additional regulatory responsibilities over and above those of running
a privately owned company.
Institutional investor support
The ISDX Growth Market does not generally attract the broader institutional investor
following which AIM and The Main Market do. Companies therefore need to be realistic
about the fundraising capacity of the market when deciding to join. It is generally
unrealistic to expect to raise £5m plus in one fundraising tranche.
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4. Raising funding on ISDX Growth Market
Use of funding
Although ISDX Growth Market does not benefit from the major institutional support that
larger UK stock markets attract, companies are able to raise money on the market. For most
companies funding will be used in one or more of the following ways:
 To reduce the dependency on bank finance
 To grow the business organically
 To pay down significant creditors
 To buy out founder shareholders
 To fund strategic acquisitions
Given the smaller size of companies on ISDX Growth Market, the market attracts specialist
and experienced investors looking for capital growth.
Valuation of companies on the ISDX Growth Market
Two of the major considerations for companies looking to join ISDX Growth Market are the
potential valuation that the company will command when it joins the market, and the
fundraising capacity of the business. This information is not readily available and therefore
it is prudent to seek advice from a flotation consultant at the outset, and prior to
commencing the flotation process. In most cases consultants will undertake initial research
into the valuation ranges that may be achievable and assess your company’s ability to raise
funding on the market. This information is key before embarking on the flotation process
and incurring the costs associated with joining the market.
Once a company joins the ISDX Growth Market, the pricing of a company’s stock will be a
continuous and ongoing process. As a company grows, becomes more profitable, and
generates positive news flow, the share price and the value of the company increases. If
targets are missed in terms of trading expectations then this may have a detrimental impact
on the company’s share price and hence it’s wise to ‘under promise and over deliver’.
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5. Joining the ISDX Growth market
How to join ISDX Growth Market
The ISDX Growth Market is designed primarily for earlier stage, entrepreneurial companies.
To join the market, all companies are required to meet the following specific admission
criteria:
 Demonstrate appropriate levels of corporate governance, including having at least
one independent non-executive director
 Have published audited financial reports no more than nine months prior to the date
of admission to trading
 Demonstrate that they have at least 12 months’ working capital
 Have no restrictions on the transferability of shares
 Issue shares which are eligible for electronic settlement
The most important document companies and their advisors produce is the ISDX Growth
Market Admission Document. This document contains key information about the business,
its management team, product or services and growth strategy. Although a considerable
amount of detail is required in preparing the document, it is significantly less onerous than
required for a full prospectus.
Fast-track admission to ISDX Growth Market
A fast-track admission procedure is available to applicants from ‘Qualifying Markets’, which
are currently AIM and the Access Market of the Munich Stock Exchange (Bayerische Borse).
Fast-track applicants are not required to publish an ISDX Growth Market Admission
Document although, under certain circumstances, they may be required to publish a
prospectus.
ISDX Cash shells
ISDX defines cash shells as an issuer (company) which does not, through itself or its
subsidiaries, carry on a business activity, or intend to commence a business activity in
accordance with an announced business activity, excluding an investment vehicle.
Cash shells and unsponsored depositary receipts are not able to be admitted to the ISDX
Growth Market. However, there are cash shells present on the ISDX Growth Market as a
result of companies having disposed of their trading business and material assets. Whilst
this route to joining the market can be cost effective, it may not suit all situations and
shareholders should recognise the potential risks involved. For further information on ISDX
cash shells please see Holland Bendelow’s cash shell guide available to download at
www.hbcg.co.uk.
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6. The ISDX Growth Market flotation process
Feasibility
Deciding if, when, and how to commence the process of joining the ISDX Growth Market
involves weighing up the pros and cons for your company and its unique set of
circumstances and growth strategy.
Given the importance of a potential transaction for your company, it’s advisable to
undertake a feasibility study prior to commencing the process. Flotation consultants
undertake these projects and will provide expert impartial advice and support.
Following the decision to float on the ISDX Growth Market
Following a feasibility study, and assuming a decision has been taken to begin the ISDX
Growth Market flotation process, the flotation consultant will arrange the appointment of
the advisor teams required to float the business. They will also work closely with your
company to shape the business strategy into a cohesive story which can easily be
communicated to advisors, potential investors and regulators. Often the key issue at this
stage is to present a proposition which accurately reflects both the current and future
trading of the company.
Commencing the process of flotation
The next stage in the process is to appoint advisors and agree their terms of engagement.
The parties responsible will produce a timetable with key action points. In some cases
additional due diligence may be required by specialists over and above the work undertaken
by lawyers and accountants. This is usually the case where a company is involved in mining
or mineral resources. Also, certain technology or bioscience companies may require
additional specialist reports to verify the valuation of intellectual property owned by the
company.
The due diligence process
An important task in joining ISDX Growth Market is the due diligence exercise. The scope of
this may differ from company to company depending upon the size, structure and nature of
your business. Often the focus of due diligence concerns the individuals involved in the
business. In particular, due diligence will be undertaken in relation to the directors of your
company and existing substantial shareholders.
ISDX will expect that your company’s advisors have visited your company’s main site of
operation and have met senior members of your management team. In some
circumstances this may also include major shareholders or those that have significant
influence over the business or its operations.
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Your advisors will make an assessment of the suitability of existing and proposed directors,
together with the composition of your company’s board when it joins ISDX Growth Market.
As part of this process, advisors may rely on a number of different checks including;
 Director’s questionnaires and interviews
 Web-based general searches
 Companies House searches
 Press searches
 Personal references
These investigations may, in some cases, be extended to include key senior managers that
may be specifically named in the admission document or prospectus. For example those
with particular technical knowledge.
ISDX’s regulatory department will need to be satisfied that your adviser’s have ensured that
statements and material included in your company’s admission document have been legally
verified. In addition, financial due diligence which is appropriate to your company should
have been undertaken covering key areas such as working capital and financial reporting
controls.
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7. ISDX Growth Market rules
Lock-in Requirement
Unless previously agreed with ISDX, the directors of your company, including their family
members and those considered to be ‘connected persons’, should not dispose of an interest
in the company’s shares for a period of twelve months following admission to ISDX Growth
Market.
Admission document
A company and its advisors are required to submit to ISDX a draft admission document. In
addition ISDX may require the company directors and/or the corporate advisors to attend
an interview with representatives from ISDX prior to admission.
When is a company admitted?
Admission to the ISDX Growth Market is communicated by the issue of a market notice
which is issued by ISDX on the date of admission and before the commencement of dealings
in your company’s shares.
Ongoing obligations
Companies are expected to comply with the ISDX Growth Market rules and retain an advisor
at all times.
Price Sensitive Information
Companies admitted to ISDX Growth Market are required to be aware of their
responsibilities in respect to price sensitive information. In general terms, price sensitive
information is that, which, if made public, would be likely to have a significant effect on a
company’s share price.
Upon joining ISDX Growth Market a company must engage the services of at least one RIS
(Regulatory Information Service) in order to facilitate compliance with the markets
disclosure obligations. In addition, a company must retain at least one RIS all the time its
shares are traded on the market.
Do the rules covering disclosure restrict a company’s commercial activity?
It’s important to note that ISDX Growth Market companies are not usually required to make
announcements in relation to their corporate activity when it’s in the course of negotiation,
if the outcome of the negotiations may be adversely affected by such a disclosure.
A company can disclose such information to third parties such as its corporate advisers, or
its lenders, and employees. However, those that receive this information must agree not to
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deal in the company’s shares prior to the release of an announcement from the company to
the market.
Social media and the wide use of the internet and smart devices means that information
about companies can be distributed and received from a variety of sources. It’s important
to ensure that information which may have a bearing on your company’s share price is
disclosed through formal reporting channels to the market no later than it is published
elsewhere, for example on the company’s website, Facebook or Twitter feeds.
What standard information should be disclosed?
Companies that are admitted to ISDX Growth Market are required to make the following
announcements;
 A notable change to a substantial shareholding in its shares
 Any re-purchase of its own shares, together with the purchase price, indicating the
number of shares acquired expressed as a percentage of the total number of shares
of that class
 Any deal by a director or their family or connected person in the company’s shares
ISDX Growth Market Financial Reporting
A timetable is sent out for the release of a company’s financial results to the market. A
company’s interim results for the first half of each financial year must be announced not
later than three months after the end of the relevant period.
A company’s financial year results should be released not later than five months after the
end of the period to which they relate. Annual audited accounts need to be produced in
accordance with UK GAAP, US GAAP or International Accounting Standards. In certain
circumstances other accounting standards may be agreed with ISDX.
Dividend policy
Companies that are listed on stock markets and pay a dividend to shareholders are often
well regarded by investors, however many investors in ISDX Growth Market companies are
primarily looking for growth in the company’s market value over dividend payments. If a
company intends to pay dividends, then an announcement should be made and a timetable
circulated with details about the posting, and payment dates.
Corporate Governance
ISDX Growth Market companies are required to take into account the principles laid down
by the UK Corporate Governance Code which are published by the Financial Reporting
Council. However, these should be considered carefully on a company by company basis as
the principles may differ depending upon company size and business sector.
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In essence companies who join the ISDX Growth Market need to ensure that there is a clear
allocation of responsibilities between the running of the company’s board and the executive
roles which are responsible for the running of the business.
Non-Executive Directors
A company joining the ISDX Growth Market should have a minimum of one wholly
independent non-executive director. For some companies appropriate individuals may
already be in place when the company joins the market, however in many cases smaller
companies looking to join ISDX will seek to appoint an individual/s prior to admission.
Usually individuals are chosen for their experience and knowledge of the business sector of
a particular company. In some cases companies choose to appoint individuals with a track
record in the city and who may be already known to stock market investors.
Director’s responsibilities
The ISDX Growth Market rules state that a company must announce, as soon as possible,
the appointment, resignation or dismissal of a company director. In addition, companies are
required to adopt a code of share dealing to ensure directors, family members and
connected persons do not deal in its shares during a close period.
Company website
Under the ISDX Growth Market rules, a company must maintain a corporate website to
ensure key information about the company and its operations is publicly available. The
minimum information to be included is;
 The company’s name
 The directors and their biographies
 The name of the company’s professional advisers
 Incorporation details, including the company legislation to which the company is
subject
 A description of the business
 The number of shares which the company has issued, together with the percentage
of shares in public hands
 Any details of other instruments convertible to subscribe for shares. In addition, the
amount and percentage of immediate dilution at the exercise of rights
 A list of substantial shareholdings
 A list of the regulatory announcements for the previous six months
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8. The costs of joining ISDX Growth Market
What are the costs of floating a company on ISDX Growth Market?
In the majority of cases a flotation on ISDX growth market will be less expensive than a
flotation on AIM. However, costs can vary considerably and it’s prudent to have a feasibility
study undertaken first to establish likely costs before beginning the process. Assuming a
fundraising is to be part of the initial flotation strategy; commissions on raising the fees are
invariably only taken once the funding is actually raised.
For some companies a pre-float funding round or even a reverse transaction into an existing
ISDX cash shell may be an alternative to a traditional flotation. These options should be
discussed with a flotation advisor if applicable.
Factors that impact on the costs of joining
 Your company’s preferred route to market (introduction, placement, or reverse into
an existing ISDX Growth Market cash shell)
 The amount of funding your company is looking to raise
 How prepared your business and management team are to commence the flotation
process
 The level of advisor fees
How the costs of joining ISDX can be managed
In many cases smaller growing companies raise additional funding over and above that
required for their business growth to pay some or all of the costs of the flotation. In
addition, many companies agree with their advisor teams to ‘back end load’ fees until the
fundraising is completed. In some cases companies appoint certain advisors on a
contingency basis whereby a proportion of fees become due once the company has
successfully floated on the ISDX Growth Market and the required funds have been raised.
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Schedule of the costs of ISDX Growth Market
ISDX Growth Market admission fees
Under £5M £6,000
£5M - £10M £8,000
£10M - £25M £10,000
£25M - £40M £15,000
£40M - £50M £20,000
For every £10M thereafter £1,000
Application fees for standard admissions are capped at £65,000
ISDX Growth Market fees for the further issues of shares
These fees are based on the value of shares issued:
Under £1M No fee
Over £1M 0.25% of funds raised
New class of shares introduced £5,000
ISDX Growth Market annual fees £6,500
ISDX Growth Market issues of debt
Application fees
Under £50M in value of the debt admitted
to market
£6,000
Thereafter, per £1M admitted £50
Further issues
New class of securities introduced £5,000
Annual fees
All issuers
£5,000
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SECTION B
9. The ISDX Main Board
The ISDX Main Board is a separate stock market to ISDX Growth Market. To join the ISDX
Main Board, all companies are required to produce a prospectus approved by the UKLA or
other EU competent authority under the Prospectus Directive. The Application for
Admission to the ISDX Main Board is then made in conjunction with a company’s application
to the UKLA (or other EU competent authority for listing) for admission to the Official List
under a Premium or Standard Listing.
Companies apply to join the ISDX Main Board in accordance with the ISDX Main Board -
Admission and Disclosure Standards. Under these rules, companies are asked to provide to
ICAP Securities & Derivatives Exchange (that own and operate the market), a copy of their
approved prospectus (or confirmation of exemption) in order to gain admission.
For many smaller companies the additional costs and regulatory responsibilities of
producing a prospectus and seeking approval from the UKLA make admission to the market
cost prohibitive.
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SECTION C
10. ISDX frequently asked questions
Q. How long does the ISDX Growth Market flotation process take?
A. Typically the flotation process for ISDX Growth Market is three to six months from the
point when a company decides to proceed with a flotation, following undertaking the
feasibility stage. However, it is important to bear in mind that every company is different
and the actual ISDX Growth Market flotation timetable may depend on how much
preparatory work is undertaken by the company and flotation consultant in advance of the
flotation process commencing.
Q. What is the first step in the process of joining ISDX Growth Market?
A. Firstly contact a flotation consultant and discuss your requirements with them. They will
need to understand your business and what level of funding you are likely to require and
when this is required. Often it is helpful to send them your business plan if you have one, so
that they are able to make an initial assessment of your company and its suitability for the
ISDX Growth Market.
Q. Will being admitted to the ISDX Growth market change the way in which we manage
the company?
A. Joining the ISDX Growth Market does not alter your ability to manage the business in the
way that you feel is appropriate. Joining the market may therefore may be considered a less
intrusive funding option than Venture Capital or other equity funding options.
Q. Is ISDX Growth Market a better option than AIM?
A. Both markets have their advantages and disadvantages. Generally larger fundraisings of
over £5m will be undertaken on AIM. However the costs of joining ISDX Growth Market are
considerably less than for AIM. If in doubt it’s sensible to weigh up both options and make a
decision based on your own company’s particular circumstances and growth strategy. A
flotation consultant will be able to assist in assessing the most appropriate option for your
company.
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SECTION D
11. Glossary of ISDX stock market terms
Admission - the admission of securities to trading on a stock market.
Admission agreement - a document detailing contractual responsibilities of a company.
Admission Document - the disclosure document which a company applying for admission to
ISDX must produce. Unlike a Prospectus, an Admission Document does not need the
approval of the FSA.
AIM - originally called the Alternative Investment Market. The London Stock Exchange’s
market for smaller growing companies.
Approved prospectus - the document produced by the company and its advisors to be
approved by the Competent Authority of the company’s home country, and published in
relation to the admission of securities to a regulated stock market, or an offer of securities
to the public.
Close Period - a period of time in which a company must ensure that its directors and
applicable employees do not deal in any of its own shares.
Connected person - a trust of which a director of a company is a trustee or beneficiary.
Corporate Governance - used to describe the systems used to control corporations. There
are corporate governance codes and recommendations that are not compulsory.
Depositary receipt (DR) - a transferable certificate that represents shares in a company and
confers certain rights in respect of those shares, issued by a depository bank for the
purposes of admission to trading.
Dividend - the part of a company’s profits after tax which is distributed to shareholders,
usually expressed in pence per share.
Due diligence - the process of obtaining all information about a company to ensure that the
company is appropriate to be admitted to a stock market.
Equity - is the stake its owners have in the company. This is the risk sharing part of a
company’s capital, usually made up of ordinary shares.
FCA - The Financial Conduct Authority.
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Flotation - when a company’s shares are admitted to trading on a Stock Exchange.
Free float - the amount of shares in a company which are in ‘public hands’ i.e. not owned by
a director of the company or its subsidiaries, or individuals connected with the company and
any person holding five per cent or more of the shares.
FSA - the Financial Services Authority, who act as the competent authority in the UK.
Issuer - an issuer or company whose shares have been admitted to trading.
Introduction- a method of obtaining admission to a stock market without an offering of
shares.
Market capitalisation (Market Cap) - the total value of the shares of a company, sector or
market.
Market Maker - a securities firm which is obliged to offer to buy and sell securities in which
it is registered to the market for the first time or issues of extra shares.
Official List - the list maintained by the FSA of those securities which have been admitted to
listing.
Ordinary Shares - the most common form of share. Holders may receive dividends in line
with the company’s profitability and on the recommendation of its directors.
Primary market - the function of a stock exchange in bringing securities to the market for
the first time. Money is raised either for the company at admission or through further
issues to fund future growth.
Private company - a company which is not a public company and which is not allowed to
offer its shares to the general public.
Prospectus - when a company applies for a listing of its securities which are to be offered to
the public in the UK, a prospectus is required in accordance with the UKLA’s rules, detailing
information on the company, its accounts, directors and its securities listed.
Related Party - any director of the company or any other group company, any substantial
shareholder who holds 10% or more of the company’s shares or any associate of any
director or any substantial shareholder.
Shell Company - a shell company is a company that exists but does not actually do any
business or have any assets. A listed shell has significant value even if does not have any
assets. Listed shells are therefore often targets for reverse takeovers.
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UKLA - The Financial Services Authority acting in its capacity as the United Kingdom’s Listing
Authority.
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Holland Bendelow are the UK’s leading flotation consultancy, with a successful track record
of advising UK and International companies about stock market flotation.
We specialise in advising the directors and owners of privately owned pre-float companies
considering floating their companies on any of the UK stock markets, including, ISDX, AIM
Stock Market, and The Main Market.
For further information about joining ISDX, or to arrange a confidential consultation
please contact Holland Bendelow: +44 (0)845 1223415 or visit www.hbcg.co.uk
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The Essential Guide to ISDX

  • 1. The essential guide to ISDX A guide for companies considering joining the ISDX stock market
  • 2. The essential ISDX guide Contents Section A 1. ISDX Introduction 2. The benefits of the ISDX Growth Market 3. The drawbacks of the ISDX Growth Market 4. Raising funding on the ISDX Growth Market 5. Joining the ISDX Growth Market 6. The ISDX Growth Market flotation process 7. The ISDX Growth Market rules 8. The costs of joining the ISDX Growth Market Section B 9. The ISDX Main Board Section C 10. ISDX frequently asked questions Section D 11. Glossary of ISDX stock market terms
  • 3. The Essential ISDX Stock Market Guide ©2015 Holland Bendelow Limited. All rights reserved. Page 1 1. Introduction ISDX is an independent stock exchange formed in 2012 when PLUS Markets Group, a small UK stock market based in London, was acquired by ICAP. The market was subsequently rebranded as ICAP Securities and Derivatives Exchange or ISDX. ISDX operates two stock markets, the ISDX Growth Market and the ISDX Main Board. ISDX Growth Market The ISDX Growth Market is a recognised investment exchange aimed at SME’s. The straight forward admission process and rule book is designed to reduce the red tape and cost involved for companies in seeking a public market listing. ISDX Growth Market is the second largest UK junior stock market (after AIM) for smaller companies. The market provides an important and cost effective destination for smaller growing companies who require capital to support their growth potential. ISDX Main Board The ISDX Main Board is a stock market designed for established companies who are seeking admission to the UK’s Official List and the status of a listing on an EU regulated market. As with joining The London Stock Exchanges Main Market, companies have a choice of a premium or a standard listing. We hope that you find this publication useful, our consultants will be happy to answer further questions that you may have. John Holland Managing Director Holland Bendelow 0845 1223415
  • 4. The Essential ISDX Stock Market Guide ©2015 Holland Bendelow Limited. All rights reserved. Page 2 2. The benefits of the ISDX Growth Market Why float your company on ISDX Growth Market? Of the three major stock markets in the UK (The Main Market, AIM and ISDX Growth Stock Market) ISDX offers the easiest and therefore the least expensive route to a public market listing. The Market has a simple and straightforward process of admission, and the rules governing ISDX Growth Market companies are less onerous than those for stock markets operated by The London Stock Exchange. ISDX Growth Market offers companies several benefits which would not be available should they remain private companies. These include;  Access to equity growth capital  A mechanism that enables companies to raise additional capital on an ongoing basis though the further issue of shares  A platform from which a company is able to broaden their shareholder base  The ability to introduce share based incentive schemes which can be useful in motivating, retaining and recruiting key employees  A valuation of a company  The potential to use shares as acquisition currency Once admitted to the ISDX Stock Market, the on-going responsibilities for a company remain straightforward and are designed to remove red tape and unnecessary over regulation. Tax benefits The ISDX Growth Market is designed to help growing companies achieve their full growth potential. At the same time, also providing investors with exciting and potentially rewarding opportunities. Companies that join the ISDX Growth Market are not ‘listed’ on the UKLA’s Official List, and are therefore considered by HMRC to be ‘unquoted’ for most UK tax purposes. This means that investors who buy shares in companies on the ISDX Growth Market are able to access tax benefits which are available to shareholders in privately owned companies. For example, investors in ISDX Growth Market companies may qualify for property relief and inheritance tax. In addition, ISDX Growth Market shares may be eligible for inclusion in tax saving initiatives such as ISA’s and SIPPs.
  • 5. The Essential ISDX Stock Market Guide ©2015 Holland Bendelow Limited. All rights reserved. Page 3 3. The drawbacks of the ISDX Growth Market ISDX Growth Market offers companies some significant benefits and a first step onto UK Stock Markets. However, there are a number of factors that should be carefully considered. No accelerated route to other stock markets Because the ISDX Growth Market is an independent stock market and not associated with The London Stock Exchange, there is no accelerated route to AIM or The Main Market for companies that wish to join these markets. This means that separate admission documents, or a prospectus will be required should a company chose to move to one of the London Stock Exchange markets. It should be noted, however, that having already joined ISDX and built an existing shareholder base, the transition to become an AIM or Main Market company should, in most cases, be more straight forward than for a private company joining these markets for the first time. Costs As with admission to any other stock market, there are additional on-going costs which require budgeting for, and these are likely to be over and above those of a private company. Transparency Any company listed on a stock market is likely to face more public and media scrutiny than private companies. However, when compared with larger companies that are listed on the London Stock Exchanges Main Market, companies that join ISDX Growth Market are unlikely to find such scrutiny intrusive or detrimental to their operations. Regulation Although ISDX Growth Market rules are designed to be flexible and not over burden smaller companies, there are additional regulatory responsibilities over and above those of running a privately owned company. Institutional investor support The ISDX Growth Market does not generally attract the broader institutional investor following which AIM and The Main Market do. Companies therefore need to be realistic about the fundraising capacity of the market when deciding to join. It is generally unrealistic to expect to raise £5m plus in one fundraising tranche.
  • 6. The Essential ISDX Stock Market Guide ©2015 Holland Bendelow Limited. All rights reserved. Page 4 4. Raising funding on ISDX Growth Market Use of funding Although ISDX Growth Market does not benefit from the major institutional support that larger UK stock markets attract, companies are able to raise money on the market. For most companies funding will be used in one or more of the following ways:  To reduce the dependency on bank finance  To grow the business organically  To pay down significant creditors  To buy out founder shareholders  To fund strategic acquisitions Given the smaller size of companies on ISDX Growth Market, the market attracts specialist and experienced investors looking for capital growth. Valuation of companies on the ISDX Growth Market Two of the major considerations for companies looking to join ISDX Growth Market are the potential valuation that the company will command when it joins the market, and the fundraising capacity of the business. This information is not readily available and therefore it is prudent to seek advice from a flotation consultant at the outset, and prior to commencing the flotation process. In most cases consultants will undertake initial research into the valuation ranges that may be achievable and assess your company’s ability to raise funding on the market. This information is key before embarking on the flotation process and incurring the costs associated with joining the market. Once a company joins the ISDX Growth Market, the pricing of a company’s stock will be a continuous and ongoing process. As a company grows, becomes more profitable, and generates positive news flow, the share price and the value of the company increases. If targets are missed in terms of trading expectations then this may have a detrimental impact on the company’s share price and hence it’s wise to ‘under promise and over deliver’.
  • 7. The Essential ISDX Stock Market Guide ©2015 Holland Bendelow Limited. All rights reserved. Page 5 5. Joining the ISDX Growth market How to join ISDX Growth Market The ISDX Growth Market is designed primarily for earlier stage, entrepreneurial companies. To join the market, all companies are required to meet the following specific admission criteria:  Demonstrate appropriate levels of corporate governance, including having at least one independent non-executive director  Have published audited financial reports no more than nine months prior to the date of admission to trading  Demonstrate that they have at least 12 months’ working capital  Have no restrictions on the transferability of shares  Issue shares which are eligible for electronic settlement The most important document companies and their advisors produce is the ISDX Growth Market Admission Document. This document contains key information about the business, its management team, product or services and growth strategy. Although a considerable amount of detail is required in preparing the document, it is significantly less onerous than required for a full prospectus. Fast-track admission to ISDX Growth Market A fast-track admission procedure is available to applicants from ‘Qualifying Markets’, which are currently AIM and the Access Market of the Munich Stock Exchange (Bayerische Borse). Fast-track applicants are not required to publish an ISDX Growth Market Admission Document although, under certain circumstances, they may be required to publish a prospectus. ISDX Cash shells ISDX defines cash shells as an issuer (company) which does not, through itself or its subsidiaries, carry on a business activity, or intend to commence a business activity in accordance with an announced business activity, excluding an investment vehicle. Cash shells and unsponsored depositary receipts are not able to be admitted to the ISDX Growth Market. However, there are cash shells present on the ISDX Growth Market as a result of companies having disposed of their trading business and material assets. Whilst this route to joining the market can be cost effective, it may not suit all situations and shareholders should recognise the potential risks involved. For further information on ISDX cash shells please see Holland Bendelow’s cash shell guide available to download at www.hbcg.co.uk.
  • 8. The Essential ISDX Stock Market Guide ©2015 Holland Bendelow Limited. All rights reserved. Page 6 6. The ISDX Growth Market flotation process Feasibility Deciding if, when, and how to commence the process of joining the ISDX Growth Market involves weighing up the pros and cons for your company and its unique set of circumstances and growth strategy. Given the importance of a potential transaction for your company, it’s advisable to undertake a feasibility study prior to commencing the process. Flotation consultants undertake these projects and will provide expert impartial advice and support. Following the decision to float on the ISDX Growth Market Following a feasibility study, and assuming a decision has been taken to begin the ISDX Growth Market flotation process, the flotation consultant will arrange the appointment of the advisor teams required to float the business. They will also work closely with your company to shape the business strategy into a cohesive story which can easily be communicated to advisors, potential investors and regulators. Often the key issue at this stage is to present a proposition which accurately reflects both the current and future trading of the company. Commencing the process of flotation The next stage in the process is to appoint advisors and agree their terms of engagement. The parties responsible will produce a timetable with key action points. In some cases additional due diligence may be required by specialists over and above the work undertaken by lawyers and accountants. This is usually the case where a company is involved in mining or mineral resources. Also, certain technology or bioscience companies may require additional specialist reports to verify the valuation of intellectual property owned by the company. The due diligence process An important task in joining ISDX Growth Market is the due diligence exercise. The scope of this may differ from company to company depending upon the size, structure and nature of your business. Often the focus of due diligence concerns the individuals involved in the business. In particular, due diligence will be undertaken in relation to the directors of your company and existing substantial shareholders. ISDX will expect that your company’s advisors have visited your company’s main site of operation and have met senior members of your management team. In some circumstances this may also include major shareholders or those that have significant influence over the business or its operations.
  • 9. The Essential ISDX Stock Market Guide ©2015 Holland Bendelow Limited. All rights reserved. Page 7 Your advisors will make an assessment of the suitability of existing and proposed directors, together with the composition of your company’s board when it joins ISDX Growth Market. As part of this process, advisors may rely on a number of different checks including;  Director’s questionnaires and interviews  Web-based general searches  Companies House searches  Press searches  Personal references These investigations may, in some cases, be extended to include key senior managers that may be specifically named in the admission document or prospectus. For example those with particular technical knowledge. ISDX’s regulatory department will need to be satisfied that your adviser’s have ensured that statements and material included in your company’s admission document have been legally verified. In addition, financial due diligence which is appropriate to your company should have been undertaken covering key areas such as working capital and financial reporting controls.
  • 10. The Essential ISDX Stock Market Guide ©2015 Holland Bendelow Limited. All rights reserved. Page 8 7. ISDX Growth Market rules Lock-in Requirement Unless previously agreed with ISDX, the directors of your company, including their family members and those considered to be ‘connected persons’, should not dispose of an interest in the company’s shares for a period of twelve months following admission to ISDX Growth Market. Admission document A company and its advisors are required to submit to ISDX a draft admission document. In addition ISDX may require the company directors and/or the corporate advisors to attend an interview with representatives from ISDX prior to admission. When is a company admitted? Admission to the ISDX Growth Market is communicated by the issue of a market notice which is issued by ISDX on the date of admission and before the commencement of dealings in your company’s shares. Ongoing obligations Companies are expected to comply with the ISDX Growth Market rules and retain an advisor at all times. Price Sensitive Information Companies admitted to ISDX Growth Market are required to be aware of their responsibilities in respect to price sensitive information. In general terms, price sensitive information is that, which, if made public, would be likely to have a significant effect on a company’s share price. Upon joining ISDX Growth Market a company must engage the services of at least one RIS (Regulatory Information Service) in order to facilitate compliance with the markets disclosure obligations. In addition, a company must retain at least one RIS all the time its shares are traded on the market. Do the rules covering disclosure restrict a company’s commercial activity? It’s important to note that ISDX Growth Market companies are not usually required to make announcements in relation to their corporate activity when it’s in the course of negotiation, if the outcome of the negotiations may be adversely affected by such a disclosure. A company can disclose such information to third parties such as its corporate advisers, or its lenders, and employees. However, those that receive this information must agree not to
  • 11. The Essential ISDX Stock Market Guide ©2015 Holland Bendelow Limited. All rights reserved. Page 9 deal in the company’s shares prior to the release of an announcement from the company to the market. Social media and the wide use of the internet and smart devices means that information about companies can be distributed and received from a variety of sources. It’s important to ensure that information which may have a bearing on your company’s share price is disclosed through formal reporting channels to the market no later than it is published elsewhere, for example on the company’s website, Facebook or Twitter feeds. What standard information should be disclosed? Companies that are admitted to ISDX Growth Market are required to make the following announcements;  A notable change to a substantial shareholding in its shares  Any re-purchase of its own shares, together with the purchase price, indicating the number of shares acquired expressed as a percentage of the total number of shares of that class  Any deal by a director or their family or connected person in the company’s shares ISDX Growth Market Financial Reporting A timetable is sent out for the release of a company’s financial results to the market. A company’s interim results for the first half of each financial year must be announced not later than three months after the end of the relevant period. A company’s financial year results should be released not later than five months after the end of the period to which they relate. Annual audited accounts need to be produced in accordance with UK GAAP, US GAAP or International Accounting Standards. In certain circumstances other accounting standards may be agreed with ISDX. Dividend policy Companies that are listed on stock markets and pay a dividend to shareholders are often well regarded by investors, however many investors in ISDX Growth Market companies are primarily looking for growth in the company’s market value over dividend payments. If a company intends to pay dividends, then an announcement should be made and a timetable circulated with details about the posting, and payment dates. Corporate Governance ISDX Growth Market companies are required to take into account the principles laid down by the UK Corporate Governance Code which are published by the Financial Reporting Council. However, these should be considered carefully on a company by company basis as the principles may differ depending upon company size and business sector.
  • 12. The Essential ISDX Stock Market Guide ©2015 Holland Bendelow Limited. All rights reserved. Page 10 In essence companies who join the ISDX Growth Market need to ensure that there is a clear allocation of responsibilities between the running of the company’s board and the executive roles which are responsible for the running of the business. Non-Executive Directors A company joining the ISDX Growth Market should have a minimum of one wholly independent non-executive director. For some companies appropriate individuals may already be in place when the company joins the market, however in many cases smaller companies looking to join ISDX will seek to appoint an individual/s prior to admission. Usually individuals are chosen for their experience and knowledge of the business sector of a particular company. In some cases companies choose to appoint individuals with a track record in the city and who may be already known to stock market investors. Director’s responsibilities The ISDX Growth Market rules state that a company must announce, as soon as possible, the appointment, resignation or dismissal of a company director. In addition, companies are required to adopt a code of share dealing to ensure directors, family members and connected persons do not deal in its shares during a close period. Company website Under the ISDX Growth Market rules, a company must maintain a corporate website to ensure key information about the company and its operations is publicly available. The minimum information to be included is;  The company’s name  The directors and their biographies  The name of the company’s professional advisers  Incorporation details, including the company legislation to which the company is subject  A description of the business  The number of shares which the company has issued, together with the percentage of shares in public hands  Any details of other instruments convertible to subscribe for shares. In addition, the amount and percentage of immediate dilution at the exercise of rights  A list of substantial shareholdings  A list of the regulatory announcements for the previous six months
  • 13. The Essential ISDX Stock Market Guide ©2015 Holland Bendelow Limited. All rights reserved. Page 11 8. The costs of joining ISDX Growth Market What are the costs of floating a company on ISDX Growth Market? In the majority of cases a flotation on ISDX growth market will be less expensive than a flotation on AIM. However, costs can vary considerably and it’s prudent to have a feasibility study undertaken first to establish likely costs before beginning the process. Assuming a fundraising is to be part of the initial flotation strategy; commissions on raising the fees are invariably only taken once the funding is actually raised. For some companies a pre-float funding round or even a reverse transaction into an existing ISDX cash shell may be an alternative to a traditional flotation. These options should be discussed with a flotation advisor if applicable. Factors that impact on the costs of joining  Your company’s preferred route to market (introduction, placement, or reverse into an existing ISDX Growth Market cash shell)  The amount of funding your company is looking to raise  How prepared your business and management team are to commence the flotation process  The level of advisor fees How the costs of joining ISDX can be managed In many cases smaller growing companies raise additional funding over and above that required for their business growth to pay some or all of the costs of the flotation. In addition, many companies agree with their advisor teams to ‘back end load’ fees until the fundraising is completed. In some cases companies appoint certain advisors on a contingency basis whereby a proportion of fees become due once the company has successfully floated on the ISDX Growth Market and the required funds have been raised.
  • 14. The Essential ISDX Stock Market Guide ©2015 Holland Bendelow Limited. All rights reserved. Page 12 Schedule of the costs of ISDX Growth Market ISDX Growth Market admission fees Under £5M £6,000 £5M - £10M £8,000 £10M - £25M £10,000 £25M - £40M £15,000 £40M - £50M £20,000 For every £10M thereafter £1,000 Application fees for standard admissions are capped at £65,000 ISDX Growth Market fees for the further issues of shares These fees are based on the value of shares issued: Under £1M No fee Over £1M 0.25% of funds raised New class of shares introduced £5,000 ISDX Growth Market annual fees £6,500 ISDX Growth Market issues of debt Application fees Under £50M in value of the debt admitted to market £6,000 Thereafter, per £1M admitted £50 Further issues New class of securities introduced £5,000 Annual fees All issuers £5,000
  • 15. The Essential ISDX Stock Market Guide ©2015 Holland Bendelow Limited. All rights reserved. Page 13 SECTION B 9. The ISDX Main Board The ISDX Main Board is a separate stock market to ISDX Growth Market. To join the ISDX Main Board, all companies are required to produce a prospectus approved by the UKLA or other EU competent authority under the Prospectus Directive. The Application for Admission to the ISDX Main Board is then made in conjunction with a company’s application to the UKLA (or other EU competent authority for listing) for admission to the Official List under a Premium or Standard Listing. Companies apply to join the ISDX Main Board in accordance with the ISDX Main Board - Admission and Disclosure Standards. Under these rules, companies are asked to provide to ICAP Securities & Derivatives Exchange (that own and operate the market), a copy of their approved prospectus (or confirmation of exemption) in order to gain admission. For many smaller companies the additional costs and regulatory responsibilities of producing a prospectus and seeking approval from the UKLA make admission to the market cost prohibitive.
  • 16. The Essential ISDX Stock Market Guide ©2015 Holland Bendelow Limited. All rights reserved. Page 14 SECTION C 10. ISDX frequently asked questions Q. How long does the ISDX Growth Market flotation process take? A. Typically the flotation process for ISDX Growth Market is three to six months from the point when a company decides to proceed with a flotation, following undertaking the feasibility stage. However, it is important to bear in mind that every company is different and the actual ISDX Growth Market flotation timetable may depend on how much preparatory work is undertaken by the company and flotation consultant in advance of the flotation process commencing. Q. What is the first step in the process of joining ISDX Growth Market? A. Firstly contact a flotation consultant and discuss your requirements with them. They will need to understand your business and what level of funding you are likely to require and when this is required. Often it is helpful to send them your business plan if you have one, so that they are able to make an initial assessment of your company and its suitability for the ISDX Growth Market. Q. Will being admitted to the ISDX Growth market change the way in which we manage the company? A. Joining the ISDX Growth Market does not alter your ability to manage the business in the way that you feel is appropriate. Joining the market may therefore may be considered a less intrusive funding option than Venture Capital or other equity funding options. Q. Is ISDX Growth Market a better option than AIM? A. Both markets have their advantages and disadvantages. Generally larger fundraisings of over £5m will be undertaken on AIM. However the costs of joining ISDX Growth Market are considerably less than for AIM. If in doubt it’s sensible to weigh up both options and make a decision based on your own company’s particular circumstances and growth strategy. A flotation consultant will be able to assist in assessing the most appropriate option for your company.
  • 17. The Essential ISDX Stock Market Guide ©2015 Holland Bendelow Limited. All rights reserved. Page 15 SECTION D 11. Glossary of ISDX stock market terms Admission - the admission of securities to trading on a stock market. Admission agreement - a document detailing contractual responsibilities of a company. Admission Document - the disclosure document which a company applying for admission to ISDX must produce. Unlike a Prospectus, an Admission Document does not need the approval of the FSA. AIM - originally called the Alternative Investment Market. The London Stock Exchange’s market for smaller growing companies. Approved prospectus - the document produced by the company and its advisors to be approved by the Competent Authority of the company’s home country, and published in relation to the admission of securities to a regulated stock market, or an offer of securities to the public. Close Period - a period of time in which a company must ensure that its directors and applicable employees do not deal in any of its own shares. Connected person - a trust of which a director of a company is a trustee or beneficiary. Corporate Governance - used to describe the systems used to control corporations. There are corporate governance codes and recommendations that are not compulsory. Depositary receipt (DR) - a transferable certificate that represents shares in a company and confers certain rights in respect of those shares, issued by a depository bank for the purposes of admission to trading. Dividend - the part of a company’s profits after tax which is distributed to shareholders, usually expressed in pence per share. Due diligence - the process of obtaining all information about a company to ensure that the company is appropriate to be admitted to a stock market. Equity - is the stake its owners have in the company. This is the risk sharing part of a company’s capital, usually made up of ordinary shares. FCA - The Financial Conduct Authority.
  • 18. The Essential ISDX Stock Market Guide ©2015 Holland Bendelow Limited. All rights reserved. Page 16 Flotation - when a company’s shares are admitted to trading on a Stock Exchange. Free float - the amount of shares in a company which are in ‘public hands’ i.e. not owned by a director of the company or its subsidiaries, or individuals connected with the company and any person holding five per cent or more of the shares. FSA - the Financial Services Authority, who act as the competent authority in the UK. Issuer - an issuer or company whose shares have been admitted to trading. Introduction- a method of obtaining admission to a stock market without an offering of shares. Market capitalisation (Market Cap) - the total value of the shares of a company, sector or market. Market Maker - a securities firm which is obliged to offer to buy and sell securities in which it is registered to the market for the first time or issues of extra shares. Official List - the list maintained by the FSA of those securities which have been admitted to listing. Ordinary Shares - the most common form of share. Holders may receive dividends in line with the company’s profitability and on the recommendation of its directors. Primary market - the function of a stock exchange in bringing securities to the market for the first time. Money is raised either for the company at admission or through further issues to fund future growth. Private company - a company which is not a public company and which is not allowed to offer its shares to the general public. Prospectus - when a company applies for a listing of its securities which are to be offered to the public in the UK, a prospectus is required in accordance with the UKLA’s rules, detailing information on the company, its accounts, directors and its securities listed. Related Party - any director of the company or any other group company, any substantial shareholder who holds 10% or more of the company’s shares or any associate of any director or any substantial shareholder. Shell Company - a shell company is a company that exists but does not actually do any business or have any assets. A listed shell has significant value even if does not have any assets. Listed shells are therefore often targets for reverse takeovers.
  • 19. The Essential ISDX Stock Market Guide ©2015 Holland Bendelow Limited. All rights reserved. Page 17 UKLA - The Financial Services Authority acting in its capacity as the United Kingdom’s Listing Authority.
  • 20. The Essential ISDX Stock Market Guide ©2015 Holland Bendelow Limited. All rights reserved. Page 18 Holland Bendelow are the UK’s leading flotation consultancy, with a successful track record of advising UK and International companies about stock market flotation. We specialise in advising the directors and owners of privately owned pre-float companies considering floating their companies on any of the UK stock markets, including, ISDX, AIM Stock Market, and The Main Market. For further information about joining ISDX, or to arrange a confidential consultation please contact Holland Bendelow: +44 (0)845 1223415 or visit www.hbcg.co.uk Holland Bendelow New Broad Street House 35 New Broad Street London EC2M 1NH Holland Bendelow Princess Square Leeds LS1 4HY Also satellites in Bristol and Cambridge
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