Canaccord Adams is proud to be a leading Nominated Adviser ("Nomad") and Broker on the AIM Market of the London Stock Exchange (LSE). All companies listed on AIM must appoint a Nomad - to guide an issuer through determining suitability, assembling an admission document, liaising with regulators and meeting the ongoing requirements of the exchange. Canaccord is Nomad and Broker to around 60 companies and is the number one AIM Broker by market capitalisation of companies represented ¹. In addition to Nomad Services, Canaccord Adams provides financial advisory services, Nominated Broker services, market making, and distribution opportunities across its global platform.

Since AIM opened in 1995, more than 2,800 companies have been admitted and more than £49 billion has been raised collectively. The attractiveness of accessing capital through an AIM listing has increased due to the market's recent growth, highlighted by over 450 new companies listed and £9.9 billion being raised for AIM companies in 2006 alone ².

An AIM quotation offers:

• A flexible regulatory regime
• Access to a unique, globally respected market
• Access to a deep and world-class pool of capital
• Enhanced profile for your company as part of the London Stock Exchange
• Increased status and credibility
• Currency for acquisitions
• Eligibility for a range of tax benefits ³

The role of the Nominated Adviser:

• The entity responsible for sponsoring a new Company to AIM providing a comfort letter to AIM upon Listing;
• The main point of contact for Directors and management at the Company with regard to AIM and capital markets advice on an ongoing basis; and
• The entity with responsibilities to AIM for the Company on an ongoing basis.

The role of the Nominated Broker:

• The entity responsible for raising funds when engaged in an equity or debt financing;
• The main point of contact for investors and potential investors for the Company on an ongoing basis;
• Includes organising investor meetings, managing stock blocks and providing after market support; and
• Broker function includes the financial analysts.

In addition, Canaccord Adams' Nomad Services offer:

• Day-to-day financial advisory services
• AIM/LSE and market liaison
• Market Making
• Online Client Share Register Analysis services, providing insight into your institutional investors, holdings and the market trends of your stock

To learn more about AIM admission requirements, and Canaccord Adams' experience as a Nominated Adviser, please send us an email through the contact link below to request a copy of our Nomad Services presentation.

Please contact us at nomadservices@canaccordadams.com for more information.