Why become a quoted company in the US?

Firstly, the United States has the wealthiest, most active investor-base in the World. The US is the worlds major equity marketplace.

The US is the home of many major Global corporations, eg: Microsoft, Dell, Intel, Google, Volvo, Nissan, Staples, E-Bay, Starbucks and many other Global household names, including many non-US companies quoted in the US.

In 2005, the NYSE (New York Stock Exchange) continued to be the leading market for non-U.S. companies. As of December 31, 2005, the NYSE listed more than 450 non-U.S. companies representing a total global market capitalization of $7.9 trillion. The market capitalization of the 17 mainland Chinese companies on the NYSE increased to $329 billion, and the NYSE added its ninth listed company from India in 2005.

Floating your company and becoming a quoted in the US gives you access to greater valuations and funding than through traditional means.

This means:

• LOWER COST of capital and superior access to the capital markets.
• LIQUIDITY – for investors and shareholders to sell shares.
• Creation of a STOCK as CURRENCY to fund mergers/acquisitions.
• The ability to attract talent, and to keep KEY MANAGEMENT personnel.
• A share-based COMPENSATION scheme for management and employees.
• Future FUNDING potential. Massively improved credibility and Global PRESTIGE