Growth to PLC and Stock Market Flotation (Edexcel A-Level Business): Quizzes
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What % of UK limited companies are PLCs?
What % of UK limited companies are PLCs?
Around 1%
What distinguishes PLCs from private limited companies?
What distinguishes PLCs from private limited companies?
Shares can be traded freely
What is an initial public offering (IPO)?
What is an initial public offering (IPO)?
First-time public share sale
What is the minimum share capital needed for flotation?
What is the minimum share capital needed for flotation?
£50,000
What % of share value must be paid before trading?
What % of share value must be paid before trading?
25%
What is underwriting in flotation?
What is underwriting in flotation?
Insurance against unsold shares
Which benefit comes from economies of scale?
Which benefit comes from economies of scale?
Lower unit costs
What's a key difference between Stock Exchange and AIM?
What's a key difference between Stock Exchange and AIM?
AIM has lower costs, less protection
What must the prospectus contain?
What must the prospectus contain?
Company history and risk factors
How much did Alibaba raise in its 2014 IPO?
How much did Alibaba raise in its 2014 IPO?
Approximately $20 billion