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IPO Readiness Checklist:

Please fill out the form below to assess your company’s readiness for an Initial Public Offering (IPO). This checklist will help determine if your business is prepared for the complex process of going public and raising capital on the London Stock Exchange (LSE) or AIM.

Company Overview

1. Is your company currently profitable?
Yes
No, but we have a clear path to profitability
No, and we do not yet have a defined plan
2. Do you have at least three years of audited financial statements?
Yes
No
3. Which market are you considering for your IPO?
London Stock Exchange (Main Market)
AIM
Undecided
4. What is your company's primary industry?
Technology
Healthcare
Consumer Goods
Financial Services
Energy
Other
5. What is your company's current annual revenue?
Less than £1 million
£1 million to £5 million
£5 million to £10 million
Over £10 million

Corporate Governance

1. Does your company have a formal Board of Directors with independent members?
Yes
No
In progress
2. Are your executive roles clearly defined and separated (e.g. CEO and Chairman)?
Option 1
Option 2
3. Does your company follow or plan to follow the UK Corporate Governance Code?
Yes
No
Not familiar with the code

Financials

1. Have your financials been prepared in accordance with IFRS (International Financial Reporting Standards)?
Yes
No
Uncertain
2. Do you have a strong financial forecasting model for the next 3-5 years?
Yes
No
In development
3. Does your company have consistent cash flow to support operations post-IPO?
Yes
No
Uncertain

Market and Competitive Position

1. Does your company have a clearly defined value proposition and market differentiation?
Yes
No
In progress
2. Do you have a clear strategy for deploying the capital raised through the IPO?
Yes
No
In development

Legal and Compliance

1. Have you consulted with legal and accounting experts for IPO preparation?
Yes
No
In progress
2. Is your company fully compliant with current regulatory and legal requirements?
Yes
No
Unsure
3. Have you prepared or started working on your Prospectus or AIM Admission Document?
Yes
No
In progress

IPO Team and Advisors:

1. Have you identified key advisors for your IPO (underwriters, brokers, Nomads)?
Yes
No
In progress
2. Do you have a dedicated team in place to manage investor relations?
Yes
No
In progress

Roadshow and Marketing

1. Have you started preparing for an investor roadshow to attract institutional investors?
Yes
No
In planning
2. Do you have marketing materials ready to explain your company’s value proposition to investors?
Option 1
Option 2
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