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Overview

IPO Funds Raised on AIM

Of the 47 U.S. companies listed on London's AIM, 41 joined via IPO and raised an aggregate of £1.0 billion ($1.3 billion) for the company and selling shareholders. The median and average U.S. company IPO on London's AIM raises £10 million ($13 million) and £24 million ($30 million), respectively, with 73% raising between £3 million ($4 million) and £100 million ($125 million).

The cost of a £24 million ($30 million) AIM IPO for a U.S. company would amount to 7.17%.

Gross Funds Raised at IPO	£24 million
Less: Offering Costs	£1.72 million
Net Funds Raised at IPO	£22.28 million
Offering Costs as a % of Gross Funds Raised at IPO*	7.17%

* Compares to 12% for a NASDAQ IPO of this size which also has significantly higher ongoing costs.

Distribution of Gross Funds Raised from London AIM IPOs - U.S. Companies Listed on London’s Alternative Investment Market (AIM)

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AIM Advisers, Inc. helps small and medium-sized, growth-oriented U.S. companies with international operations or aspirations complete IPOs on the Alternative Investment Market (AIM) of the London Stock Exchange (LSE).

With a track record spanning 15 years as a consultant helping U.S. companies complete IPOs on London's AIM and as the CFO of a U.S.-based, AIM-listed company, I have deep knowledge of London's AIM and extensive relationships in London, most notably with the 40 Nominated Advisers and 80 Nominated Brokers who act as the market’s primary gatekeepers.