Equity allows companies to share the risk inherent in any new venture, leading to more stable and resilient businesses. Equity markets, both public and private, offer a wide range of investment options, allowing investors to diversify their portfolios and opening the potential for higher returns.
Location and GVA of AIM Companies
Source: Grant Thornton analysis of London Stock Exchange and Office for National Statistics data
Breedon, a British construction materials company based in Leicestershire, England employs approximately 3,700 colleagues across 300 sites. Breedon was admitted to AIM in 2008 and following a period of growth transferred to a listing on the Main Market in 2023.
“ For over a decade AIM provided us with access to diverse and engaged investors within a supportive community that understands the needs of entrepreneurial businesses”
Amit Bhatia, Non-Executive Chairman, BreedonGroup
Breedon entered the FTSE 100 in September 2023 and is an example of a British company which has used UK public equity markets to support its growth and value creation.
