Primary Markets
The PLUS primary markets with their choice of entry criteria, provide flexible and cost effective solutions for companies, funds or market professionals seeking access to London’s vibrant and liquid capital markets. Our primary markets enable issuers of a broad range of security types to raise their profile in the world’s premier financial centre and dip into the deep pool of capital that is a trade mark of the City of London.
Whether you are a small but ambitious company on its first foray into the public markets, a large fund seeking access to the widest pool of capital in Europe or a specialist issuer of esoteric products aimed at a sophisticated audience, PLUS can help to facilitate the business you need to fulfil in London.
The PLUS-listed market
PLUS-listed is our flagship primary market venue, aimed at issuers of securities seeking a full listing, access to the deep pool of capital in London and a presence on a European regulated market . PLUS-listed is open to companies, funds or market professionals issuing equity, debt, depository receipts and an array of specialist securities, such as structured products and Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs). It is also the most cost effective route to London’s capital markets.
The PLUS-quoted market
PLUS-quoted is our primary market that is dedicated to the needs of smaller, growing companies seeking access to equity finance in what is often their first foray into the public markets. The entry criteria are clear, transparent and unequivocal. Young companies are supported from the outset by our team of market professionals at PLUS, who are dedicated to helping executives make the right choices to take their businesses forward. In addition, investors in PLUS-quoted companies benefit from a range of tax advantages that are designed to encourage the growth of smaller companies.