Which of the following is true about admission to AIM?

• A. A trading history is required
• B. A minimum market capitalization is required
• C. No trading history is required
• D. A minimum 25% public shareholding is required

Answer: (C)

Admission to AIM is designed to be flexible to help smaller, growing companies access capital. A key point is that there is no requirement for a trading history. Many issuers on AIM are new listings or have little to no prior trading experience, and the process relies on the sponsor (the Nomad) to assess suitability and ensure compliance with AIM rules rather than demanding a track record.

There isn’t a hard minimum market capitalization for AIM admission, and there isn’t a fixed public shareholding threshold like 25% that must be met on admission. The emphasis is on the company’s potential and the ongoing governance and regulatory support provided by the Nomad and AIM Rules, rather than past trading history.