Yearly Archives: 2010

Double listing The listing of a security on more than one exchange. Companies become listed on a second exchange in order to reach a broader-based public and attract additional investors.…

Disclosure requirement (Ad-hoc disclosure) Obligation of issuers of securities to immediately report and publish any information that might have a bearing on the price of their securities. The regulations pertaining…

Directors' Dealings and Insider Trading on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange Private purchases and sales by management of shares they own in the company they manage Directors’ dealings cover securities transactions…

Direct offering Type of issue in which the issuer places its securities directly with investors, without the support of an underwriting syndicate Direct offerings are typically undertaken by banks and…

Dealer Persons or companies that function as intermediaries in the purchase and sale of securities. Dealers are also authorized to trade securities for their own account. CONTACT INFO@FSELISTINGS.COM TO LIST…

Business plan Plan that documents the viability of a company In its business plan, a company outlines its business model and its medium-term goals. The main reason for writing up…

Business angel Private investor who supports a start-up company by providing capital and what is usually many years' management experience Business angels are typically former entrepreneurs. They support new companies…

Brokerage commission Fee paid by investors to cover the intermediation function performed by brokers When a security is bought or sold on the floor, the investor is required to pay…

Broker Brokers determine prices on the stock exchange. They also provide assistance in making investment decisions and execute their clients’ buy and sell orders. Their role thus corresponds to that…

Bridge capital In venture capital language, capital used to finance an IPO Investment banks and underwriting houses will help a company go public by providing bridge capital, which serves to…