IPOs

At a glance

Strand Hanson advises businesses from a wide range of sectors and jurisdictions on flotations in London, on both the AIM and the Main Market of the London Stock Exchange. Our independent advice includes structuring and valuation work alongside IPO execution and management.

Strand Hanson advises businesses across a broad range of sectors and jurisdictions on flotations in London, on AIM, the Main Market of the London Stock Exchange and NEX. Our independent advice includes structuring and valuation work, alongside IPO execution and management.

Strand Hanson prides itself in providing uncompromised, independent advice to our clients in the flotation process, identifying and working with a broad range of brokers to ensure the highest standards of service and the best chance of success. Since 2009, we have advised on a significant number of IPOs, valued at, in aggregate, £1.5bn+.

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Strand Hanson’s typical
flotation approach
would include

Initial feasibility evaluation

Advice on timing and structure of the flotation

Analysis of the valuation expectations of the company

Advice for regulatory requirements for obtaining a listing

Assistance in the identification and appointment of an appropriate firm (or firms) of brokers

Introduction, where necessary, to other professional advisers

Co-ordination and project management of the flotation process

Acting as financial adviser to the company in its dealings with the UKLA

Acting as nominated adviser to the company in its dealings with AIM

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James Spinney

Managing Director

jamesspinney@strandhanson.co.uk

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“Listing on the London Stock Exchange can offer businesses access to a broader investor base and offer an enhanced profile. Its success is rooted in careful planning and an understanding of the likely issues.”

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