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London Stock Exchange

London Stock Exchange is the leading diversified exchange group in Europe, with over 3,298 companies from more than 71 countries admitted to trading on its markets. The Exchange provides means of raising capital for both UK and international companies through equity, debt and depositary receipt issues and provides investors with the opportunity to buy and sell securities in the companies of their choice.

AIM, our international market for smaller, growing companies, provides an ideal environment for new businesses to access public capital. Since its launch in 1995, over 2,960 companies have joined AIM raising more than £56bn in the process.

For further information visit our website at www.londonstockexchange.com/aim

WH Ireland

WH Ireland is one of the largest independent stockbroking houses in the UK, offering corporate finance services, including flotations, primary and secondary fundraisings, takeover and other corporate advice to more than 70 clients. With a presence in Manchester for approximately 100 years, the company also has significant offices in London, Cardiff, Leeds, Bristol and Birmingham, as well as an Australian subsidiary in Perth and Melbourne.

Its corporate finance department offers advice to companies on the Official List and AIM, where it is approved by the London Stock Exchange as a nominated adviser (NOMAD).

www.wh–ireland.co.uk

Pinsent Masons

As one of the UK´s leading legal advisers for AIM, Pinsent Masons is experienced in acting for nominated advisers, brokers and companies seeking an AIM admission. Independently ranked in the top three advisers in the UK, the firm acts for over 50 AIM quoted companies, both UK and non-UK businesses, and has advised on over 50 AIM admissions.

A Global 100 law firm with over 280 partners and over 1000 lawyers in total working throughout the UK, Middle East and Asia Pacific. Pinsent Masons is also a founder of PMLG, a pan–European independent law firm network.

www.pinsentmasons.comk

Bircham Dyson Bell

Bircham Dyson Bell has been active in the AIM market since the early days of AIM.

The AIM market is the mainstay of our corporate finance practice and we are ranked among the leading advisers to AIM companies in the UK. Our AIM company clients come from a broad range of sectors based in the UK and overseas. We also act for a range of Nominated Advisers and Brokers.

Our expertise covers the full range of AIM transactions; from IPOs and placings to secondary issues and acquisitions once on the market.

www.bdb–law.co.uk

Tavistock Communications

Based in the City of London, Tavistock Communications provides financial PR and investor relations to a diverse client base. We’re independent and pride ourselves on delivering thoughtful communications advice and execution with energy and enthusiasm. Our clients range from FTSE 100 international companies to growing UK and overseas businesses quoted on AIM. And from multi–national fund managers and real estate businesses to domestic providers of professional services.

To find out more about our integrated communications solutions – spanning investment research, media relations and IR – please visit: www.tavistock.co.uk


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