Taking your company public

• My company’s sales exceed EUR 50 million (indicatory value, depending on the relevant sector).
• My company has seen steady growth in the past.
• The plans for the future are guided by defined targets.
• My company has a vision for the future and formulates strategies.
• The projects for the next 12 months are already defined.
• The market share gained by my company will be significant.
• High future earnings may be derived from the past performance of my company.

Ownership and management structures at my company

• These are clearly organized and meet the requirements of the market and of my company.
• Decision-finding is fast and precise in important matters.
• The owners are willing to sell a share of their company.
• A separation of the functions of owners and the management is not a problem.
• My company can rely on an experienced management team.
• The management of my company acts like a well-coordinated team.

Accounting and controlling

• My company has a sound and capable accounting department.
• The monthly ratios are available to the management on a timely basis.
• The annual financial statements are prepared in a timely manner.
• A system of well-thought-out financial projections is in place.
• The company has financial projections for the next three years.
• The volume of capital that my company will need in the future is clear. 
  

Corporate communication

• My company is not afraid of presenting itself to the public.
• The presentation of the company to the public and also internally enjoys priority.
• The public presentation and image of the company is not a problem.
• My company has sufficient resources for communicating with the financial market.
• Employees are considered an important success factor at my company.