REPORT: In case you missed it, we thought you might be interested in a recent report commissioned by the London Stock Exchange that looked at the economic impact of AIM.

Amongst other findings, the report found that in 2023, AIM companies contributed £35.7 billion gross value added to UK GDP.

These findings highlight the potential for AIM to make a valuable contribution to the Labour Government’s mission to support the economy. However, the report emphasises that if AIM is to play a part in this, the Government needs to ensure that the comprehensive and well-calibrated package of fiscal incentives and reliefs are maintained.

The Economic Impact of AIM report was commissioned by the London Stock Exchange and written by Grant Thornton UK LLP. It highlights the significant contributions of AIM companies to the UK economy. Despite challenges such as the COVID-19 pandemic, AIM has continued to support business growth by providing access to capital for smaller, ambitious companies. Since its inception in 1995, AIM has supported over 4,000 companies, raising a total of £135 billion.

The report emphasizes AIM’s role in fostering a diverse and resilient business environment. It notes that 83% of new admissions since 2015 have been UK-incorporated companies.

AIM’s contribution to the UK economy is substantial, with the market enabling companies to achieve significant growth and development. The report also compares the latest data (2023) with pre-COVID figures (2019), providing a comprehensive view of AIM’s performance and resilience.

Overall, AIM continues to play a crucial role in supporting the UK economy by facilitating business growth, providing investor opportunities, and contributing to economic stability and diversity. The comprehensive and well-calibrated package of fiscal incentives and reliefs play a key role in spurring these achievements on.

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To find out more about the benefits of AIM, please speak to our Business Development Manager, Jonathan Bramall, via email [email protected] or phone 01923 713 894.

CEO of the London Stock Exchange, Dame Julia Hoggett, has spoken to the Treasury in favour of AIM and why Business Relief has become an important source of “capital for AIM companies”.

Sky News reported that Dame Julia told the Treasury what immense value AIM brings to this country and why Business Relief should continue.

Chris Boxall, portfolio manager at Fundamental Asset Management, welcomed Dame Julia’s intervention. “We have been calling for the LSE to begin shouting about the merits of AIM and the value that Business Relief delivers for the UK economy for some time.

“Back in February, I wrote to Dame Julia and made four recommendations, including to ‘Run a dynamic marketing campaign highlighting the success of companies on AIM – aimed at private investors and the public at large (not just institutional investors).’ This intervention is definitely filed under ‘Better Late Than Never’.”

To read the Sky News article, click here.

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To find out more about the benefits of AIM, please speak to our Business Development Manager, Jonathan Bramall, via email [email protected] or phone 01923 713 894.