Direct offering – Frankfurt Stock Exchange Glossary

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 insurance companies – i. e., companies that have already developed business relations with the investing public and established an extensive sales system which they can […]

Business plan – FRANKFURT STOCK EXCHANGE

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 a business plan is to give providers of outside capital – and in particular venture capital companies – a means of evaluating the company’s approach […]

Business angel – FRANKFURT STOCK EXCHANGE LISTINGS

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 in their early stages by providing risk capital. In addition, they advise the management team or assume management tasks themselves. In return for their support, […]

Broker – Frankfurt Stock Exchange Glossary

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 of a “Freimakler” in the German system. Synonym: exchange trader If you are looking to go public on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange you should contact […]

Börsenordnung (Stock Exchange Rules and Regulations) – Frankfurt Stock Exchange Glossary

Börsenordnung (Stock Exchange Rules and Regulations) Statutes of the stock exchange The Stock Exchange Rules and Regulations (Börsenordnung) are issued by the Exchange Council in agreement with the operating body of the stock exchange. It ensures that the respective exchange can perform the tasks expected of it, and guarantees the interests of the public and […]