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Learning
To learn about equity crowdfunding, please have a read of Equity crowdfunding guidelines.
To learn about venture capital, please have a read of Series A fund financing.
Financing facility provided by Bank Negara Malaysia for SMEs – Business Recapitalization Financing.
Benefits of public listing
Access to capital
Listing the company allows you to have access to capital market to meet business expansion and corporate goals.
Upon listing it also enables the company to raise further funding from existing shareholders and new investors via rights issues and placement of shares.
Enhance credibility
Given its frequent disclosure and stringent compliances requirement, a listed company is perceived to have better corporate governance and hence, stronger advantages in business conduct
Incentives for employees
Incentive mechanism could be used to align the long-term interest with employees and better quality of human capital management
Facilitate growth
Greater access to capital enables the company to scale quicker via mergers and acquisitions with companies and businesses.
Issuance new shares could also be an option for merger and acquisition exercise.
Enhance profile and visibility
Listed company enjoy better media coverage, awareness and eventually enhance company and management team's profiles.
Widen shareholders' base
Better profiling and liquidity provides a good entry for various investors including professionals and institutional investors
Listing requirements of Bursa Malaysia
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Public spread |
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Bumiputera equity requirement |
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Sponsorship |
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Management continuity |
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Transaction with related parties |
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