Frequently Asked Questions
1. What does “going public” mean? Going public is a process in which a privately owned business lists its shares for trading on a recognized public stock exchange enabling owners to offer for sale all or part of their shareholdings to purchasers in a regulated trading environment.
2. Can any company go public? Generally the answer is yes however many markets have varying degrees of requirements to be listed.
3. What are the minimum requirements to be listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange? For approval to be listed on the Open market a company must make application and include:
- a business plan
- 2 years of unaudited financial statements
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certification from an attorney or accountant that the company has € 500,000 in paid in capital
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articles of incorporation
- list of officers and directors
- confirmation by CEO on company letterhead of a minimum of 30 shareholders
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completed exposé
4. Why become a public company? Being public provides easier access to capital, liquidity for investors and shareholders, employee incentives by issuing shares or an employee stock option plan and a new currency for future acquisitions.
5. How do I access sources for new Capital? We will develop a marketing strategy that will insure access to new capital sources and we expect positive results within 30-60 days from the first day of public trading. CBD Financial Group will assist you every step of the way.