PROHIBITIVE COSTS

All professional fees associated with admission to Market are paid in exchange for equity.

 

STRATEGY AND OBJECTIVES

The investment strategy focuses on the UK and emerging economies particularly Asia and South America, which have recovered from the 2008/2009 global recession before developed world markets, and continue to show strong growth.

A major deterrent for companies seeking admission to one of the UK's Junior Markets is the high associated costs. To be admitted to the AIM Market, companies would be expected to have a minimum requirement of £350,000 – £750,000 to pay professional fees, plus sufficient working capital for the next 18 months. To be admitted to the PLUS Market, professional fees would be less but would still be £100–150,000. The "no cash fees" model adopted by AIM Investments Plc gives investee companies a viable alternative to significant capital expenditure, taking equity in exchange for paying all professional fees associated with admission to Market.

Objectives

1. Form professional teams with experience in the targeted territory
2. Identify potential investee companies that meet the investing policy criteria 3. Make investment decisions based on strength of individual companies rather than territory of operation
4. Target equity returns of up to four times investment