SYDNEY STOCK EXCHANGE BRIDGING ASIAN & AUSTRALIAN CAPITAL MARKETS Sydney Stock Exchange Limited ACN 080 399 220 Tel: (61-2) 9217 2730 Fax: (61-2) 9215 2833 Email: info@ssx.sydney Website: www.ssx.sydney Australian Market Licence (Sydney Stock Exchange Limited) 2004
SYDNEY STOCK EXCHANGE
Bridging Asian and Australian Capital Markets
Bridging Asian and Australian Capital Markets ABOUT SSX Sydney Stock Exchange (SSX) is a securities exchange in Australia with a market licence granted by the Australian Securities & Investments Commission (ASIC). SSX provides opportunities for growth oriented companies to raise the capital they need for expansion from a diversified range of domestic and international investors. The aim of SSX is to foster and nurture companies, in addition providing the right trading and operational environment as they grow and meet relevant milestones over time, culminating into success stories. SSX offers Chinese market participants an alternative listing venue to the Shanghai and Shenzhen stock exchanges in China. As a securities exchange, SSX provides listing facilities to companies and securities issuers; as well as 'trading' facilities for stock brokers and investors to buy and sell shares. SSX offers combined main and secondary style boards. The types of securities traded on SSX include: shares issued by companies, units issued by trusts, pooled investment products and fixed interest securities. SSX CORPORATE LOGO In SSX s corporate logo, the black color is a symbolic representation of the depth of the ocean a source of wealth. The red color represents the energetic listees who have listed on the exchange. The outline of the square box represents the rules of the stock exchange and the rules and regulations of the listing, financing and trading market. The platform of wealth that the stock exchange built is considered as the dark ocean representing ownership of unlimited wealth; the swirling red sun represents the success, energy and vibrancy of companies listed on SSX. However, no matter how energetic the listees are, the rules and regulations cannot be breached. The outline of the box represents the boundaries of the rules with which all participants must comply. SSX s corporate logo shows our willingness to create a thriving and prosperous, fair and transparent stock market. THE RHINO The Rhino represents SSX s listed companies' confidence, assurance, steadiness and surefootedness. 4
Stock Exchange for Growing Companies SSX S LISTING AND BUSINESS RULES Efficient financial markets are vital to the national and global economy. SSX offers a unique set of listing rules which maintains a very high level of accountability, disclosure and rigour. The SSX Business Rules and ASIC SSX Market Integrity Rules have been designed to world class standard compliance in the Australian market. The business rules and obligations are aligned to those of existing market practices. LISTING PROCESS Step 1 Pre-IPO Preparation Step 2 Talk to SSX Step 3 Prospectus Preparation & Due Diligence Step 4 Lodge Prospectus & Apply to List Step 5 IPO Offer Period Step 6 Receive Approval to List from SSX Step 7 Admission & Trading * Appoint and consult with advisers: * Underwriters, Brokers, Corporate advisers, Accountants, Lawyers & Sponsor * Preliminary stages - SSX provides guidance on general IPO process * Advanced stages - guidance on SSX Listing Rules * Detailed review of Listee carried out by: * Listee Management & Board, Advisers, Underwriters, Brokers & Sponsor * Prospectus lodged with ASIC * Listing application must be lodged with SSX within 7 days of Prospectus lodgement with ASIC * Average 6 to 8 weeks * Up to 3 months under Corps Act * SSX Letter of Approval sent to Listee * Subject to conditions, including completion of capital raising * Listee satisfies all conditions set out in SSX Approval letter & is Admitted * Official Quotation to occur approximately 2 days after Admission Note: Depending on a Listee s circumstances, the need for, order of, and length of time for these steps may vary. BRIDGING ASIAN AND AUSTRALIAN CAPITAL MARKETS SSX is strategically positioned to bridge the Asian and Australian Capital Markets with a liquidity tapping platform to attract Asian and Australian investors. SSX will attract new investments and provide opportunities to Australian companies for Asian expansion. Australian investors will have access to opportunities to invest in high growth companies and industries throughout Australia and Asia. Australian investors can also diversify their investment portfolios while capitalising on the growth of China. SSX is a multi-cultural and multi-lingual exchange, including its own team of executives on the ground in Sydney Australia. It is looking to work with its partners and expand its representative reach in Beijing, Shenzhen and Shanghai, further building on its strong understanding of both Chinese and Western financial and capital markets. 5
Bridging Asian and Australian Capital Markets SYDNEY STOCK EXCHANGE THE SSX ADVANTAGE 6
Stock Exchange for Growing Companies SSX differentiates itself from other exchanges in a number of ways. These include: Facilitating access to Asian (especially Chinese) and Australian capital Attracting a large number of investors from Asia (especially from Greater China) to trade on the SSX market Specifically targeting growth companies Having a trading platform that is both easy to use and highly accessible to all Market Participants. A multi-cultural team of executives High level of market transparency and high quality of services A focus on listed company fundamentals (e.g. no short selling) Competitive fees Additional service offerings to SSX listees to promote visibility in the market 7
Attracting Asia Pacific Companies, Investors & Capital OUR STRATEGY SSX acts as a bridge for capital, knowledge, deals and investor flows between the Asia and Australia. SSX aims to attract: Australian companies to be listed on SSX Asian companies (especially from Greater China) to be listed on SSX Australian investors to invest in companies listed on SSX and to trade the securities on SSX Asian investors (especially from Greater China) to invest in companies listed on SSX and to trade the securities on SSX. SSX aims to attract millions of investors from Asia (especially Greater China) to trade on SSX s securities. Capital raising from the Australian capital market Capital raising from Asia capital markets (especially Chinese capital market) SSX is in the process of developing a Chinese RMB board. It will assist: SSX listed companies to raise capital using RMB in China Chinese investors to trade SSX listed shares in RMB 8
Faciliating Access to Asia Pacific for Capital Raising & Market Expansion BENEFITS OF LISTING ON SSX Improves the company s capital raising ability to fund future growth Facilitate an exit for early stage or private equity investors Equity incentive schemes can be more attractive to incentivise management and employees The SSX Listing Rules encourage the implementation of good corporate governance practices The company and its business and products may enjoy enhanced public status Greater liquidity in the company s shares and there is no stamp duty on share transfers A listing may attract institutional investment in the company as a result of increased liquidity and transparency Develops a greater awareness of the company and its products or services in Australia and Asia TYPE OF SECURITIES SSX currently provides trading focus in products for listing on the exchange. Domestic Australian companies Asian companies (especially from Greater China) Dual listed companies listed outside of Australia Managed Investment Schemes, including ETFs & REITs Fixed interest securities SSX INFORMATION AND RESEARCH One of the biggest challenges that today s investor faces when new companies come to market is access to information highlighting the core company story, the people and their strategy. SSX offers a powerful medium for dissemination of real-time market data and issuer announcements and information to the financial markets which includes investors. SSX listed companies form part of the market and listee information dissemination to profile their story to high networth, professional and institutional investors. Companies are able to do this through online profile, email distribution, CEO interviews, media release and editorial features. 9
SSX Sponsor & Broker SSX SPONSOR Sydney Stock Exchange (SSX) has a definitive interest to ensure that the reputation and integrity of its listed companies and its market are protected and beneficial to all stakeholders. With this insight the exchange understands that the majority of our Listees are listing on an exchange for the first time it is important that they have an understanding of all the requirements and rules relevant to their exchange listing. As part of the listing rule criteria SSX listed companies are required to have a sponsor for the first 2 years of listing on the market. To accommodate this listing criterion, the SSX has developed a support model SSX Sponsor which refers SSX Listees to qualified expert advisers who assist the Listee through the listing process. The Sponsors play a vital role as they ensure each Listee has a clear understanding of compliance as it pertains to exchange listing requirement, advice and guidance on business activities and validating price-sensitive documents related to listing. SSX will also arrange introductions to partner service providers who can provide competitive rates on service offerings such as share registry services, company secretarial services and public relations services. SSX PARTICIPANT SSX recognizes the importance that market participants bring to the exchange. SSX has developed a Participant Model based on strict criteria for becoming an SSX Participant in order to safeguard the integrity of the market. The Participant or Broker is an essential step towards operating in the SSX stock market. SSX brokers are professionals who facilitate investor s access to buy, sell, and trade shares of listed companies for their clients. The additional role of SSX brokers is to complete any delivery and settlement of transactions required by the client. 10
Our Differences ADVANCED & FLEXIBLE MINING, OIL & GAS (MOG) RULES The SSX s MOG rules represents a significant step forwards in the internationalization of mining markets in Australia. Until now, all mining companies listed in Australia had to report solely under the JORC Code. SSX MOG rules has adopted the best practices from Australia and a number of other markets throughout the world, and can list MOG companies from throughout the Asian and Pacific region. In a first for an Australian market, mining companies are to be permitted to report using the Australian JORC Code, the Canadian NI 43-101 Code or the South African SAMREC Code. Oil & Gas companies will report under the International SPE-PRMS Code. The MOG Rules are aligned not just with current Australian market practice, but with international best practice. The SSX MOG market has been developed having regard to the markets, rules, regulations and applicable legislation of a number of jurisdictions, including Australia, Canada, South Africa, Singapore, Hong Kong, Norway, the United Kingdom (UK), the United States of America (US) and China. TRADING SYSTEM SSX s trading platform is powered by Nasdaq's X-stream Trading technology. The trading technology is an integral part of SSX's efforts to increase its footprint in the Asian and Australian marketplaces, establishing the exchange as a competitive, alternative Australian listing and trading venue. Nasdaq's exchange technology, is in operation in over 100 marketplaces across the US, Europe, Asia, Australia, Africa and the Middle East. SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY Social responsibility and contribution is a core value of the AIMS Financial Group and SSX. We believe that social and environmental responsibility is essential for supporting the ongoing growth and development of our clients, our business and our people. Amongst a wide range of social and environmental support activities, AIMS Financial Group is a contributing sponsor to Taronga Zoo s the Wild Rhino Project: www.tarongawildrhinos.org.au is the principal sponsor in conjunction with the Sydney City Council of the Sydney Chinese New Year Festival celebrations INDUSTRY PARTNERSHIP SSX developing new initiatives in conjunction with the funds management industry, venture capitalists and crowd funders to further support the innovation sector. An important positive differentiator for SSX is our ability to tap Asian investors and provide a bridge for Australian corporates into Asia. As part of Australia's leading China centric business, SSX will encourage Australian start-ups to think globally, and tap into entrepreneurial, industry and capital networks in Asia, especially Hong Kong, China and India. 11
Our Future Main Focused Sectors Technology Real Estate (REITs) Mining & Gas Health Care Argibusiness Others Future Developments Will use blockchain solution to reduce substantial time, cost, and risks associated with trading; Developing trading in RMB to remove currency risk; Will develop other market opportunities including ETF s and Commodity Funds to add liquidity to illiquid markets; REITs for Chinese properties; Corporate bonds for Chinese Institutions. 12
Our Achievements Stock Exchange for Growing Companies Sydney Stock Exchange wins Most Innovative Stock Exchange Company Australia award 2016 by UK based financial information, research and media group, Global Banking and Finance. Sydney Stock Exchange has become the 60th Partner Exchange of the United Nation s Sustainable Stock Exchange initiative Sydney Stock Exchange signed MOU with Colombo Stock Exchange in March 2017 13
Sydney Stock Exchange Australian Head Office 259 George Street, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia Tel : +61 2 9217 2730 Fax: +61 2 9215 2833 Email: info@ssx.sydney www.ssx.sydney