www.ofex.com

Owned and operated by PLUS Markets Group plc, Ofex is the UK’s independent public market for growth companies. Regulated by the FSA, Ofex is wholly dedicated to small and medium enterprises and is committed to the market-maker trading system. Since its launch in 1995, Ofex has served over 500 companies, representing over 25 industry sectors, and has not only provided a market for the companies’ shares but also an opportunity to raise in excess of £1.2 billion of equity-based finance. Ofex welcomes both domestic and international companies representing all stages of development. This year, Ofex has seen something of a resurgence, with more companies looking to join the market that at any time in recent years. The net rise in the number of Ofex companies comes on the back of a new management team, a complete overhaul of the Rules for Issuers, the introduction of a quote-driven system and a user-friendly website.

Business angel invested companies joining the Ofex market could benefit from:

• An opportunity to raise further funds cost-effectively;
• An independent valuation of the business;
• A higher profile amongst new investors and customers;
• A alternative to the ‘venture capital’ route; and
• A first step onto the UK public markets.

To find out more about Ofex please visit http://www.ofex.com/ or call the business development team on 020 7553 2000.