There are numerous benefits to a Frankfurt Exchange listing:
*Increased trading volume and market capitalization,
*Addition of new shareholders,
*Capital raising opportunities,
*Raise brand or services awareness,
*No restrictions on insider sales,
*Becoming a truly global player,
*Only 4 - 6 weeks from application to approval for trading,
*Low cost to value realized and low annual fees.
In addition, further fund raising is possible through the listing, depending on valuation level of the client company.
To qualify, a company must meet the following basic criteria:
*At least one year in existenceor proforma documentation
*Privately owned (this is not a dual-listing for existing public companies, but is an IPO)
*Can be domiciled anywhere in the world.
*Good financial statements in International or U.S. GAAP format (but do NOT need to be audited)
*At least 30 shareholders
*A minimum of 500,000 Euros has been invested in the company (Paid-up capital)
