The Pros and Cons of Floating

Chris Searle, Corporate Finance Partner for professional services firm BDO, discusses the opportunities and obstacles of an IPO on the AIM market. 

A snapshot of the advantages: 
 
  • Organic growth 
  • Selling shares 
  • Motivating management and staff 

A snapshot of the disadvantages: 

  • Public scrutiny 
  • Pressure on the accounting and control system 
  • Swings in share price 




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