Criteria for a Successful Cross Border Smaller Quoted Listing

• Cross border enterprises should reflect a global focus in order to attract international investment.
   

• Refined and documented business and operations plans represent a properly positioned transaction.
   

• Properly organized internal documentation ensures a more time and cost efficient listing process.
   

• Determine the level of external capital necessary to reach the next step and execute the business plan.
   

• Develop an approach imitating a publicly traded company.
   

• Having a motivated entrepreneurial leadership team assembled and on board minimizes organizational and operational distractions and maximizes the success of a public venture.
   

• Value-added expertise in a qualified advisory board can prove as critical as the funding in a venture transaction.
   

• Select and engage experienced professional advisors for the cross border venture including securities lawyers, underwriter(s)/sponsor(s), external auditors, and an investor relations firm.
   

• Identify the best-suited cross border listing exchange and the proper vehicle for the transaction.
   

• Create excitement for the transaction with the selected underwriter(s) and/or sponsor(s) with a well thought out road show presentation, which is webcast capable.
   

• Provide a dynamic and thoughtful business plan, marketing plan, financial forecasts, complete with financial requirements and use of funds statements.
   

• Prepare and file preliminary prospectus, listing application, or other necessary supporting documents with the proper cross border exchange commission(s) or regulatory authorities.
   

• Receive and address any outstanding deficiencies to the satisfaction of the various securities regulatory agencies.
   

• Submit final documentation to complete the listing and financing.
   

• When final approval is obtained, celebrate your cross border listing transaction and first trade.