What is PLUS?
- PLUS provides trading in over 7,500 securities, including the UK's most liquid shares.
- PLUS is the leading European exchange specialising in small and mid cap securities.
- PLUS accounts for over 50% of trading in UK small and mid cap securities.
- PLUS is the listing destination for small and mid cap companies.
The PLUS-Quoted Market
PLUS-quoted is the 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 the 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.
The PLUS-quoted market is dedicated to helping small and mid cap companies achieve their growth potential, and to providing investors with quality investment opportunities. At the heart of the PLUS philosophy is a commitment to balancing the flexibility essential to small growing companies with the high regulatory standards which help to ensure investor confidence and protection.
PLUS, which was granted Recognised Investment Exchange (RIE) status by the FSA, competes directly with other UK and European exchanges with its offering of both listing and trading services.
The trading platform is based on a quote-driven system, which maximises liquidity – so important for smaller companies. Currently there is a wide range of UK and European stocks being traded on PLUS, attracting support from major brokers and market makers. PLUS companies have been able to use their quotation to obtain funding for successive acquisitions or rounds of capital investment.
To date, there are over 215 PLUS-quoted companies with a combined market cap of £2.2 billion.
