How to apply
Who can take part in the European Small and Mid-Cap Awards?
- Listed companies:
- With a market capitalisation of at most €1 billion at the date of Initial Public Offering (IPO); and
- That was publicly listed on a Regulated Market or Multilateral Trading Facility between the dates 01.01.2022 and 31.12.2023 only; and
- Nominated by a participating stock exchange from within the EU 27 Member States.
Why nominate a small and mid-cap company?
- To promote the value of smaller listed companies
- To provide increased visibility to small and mid-cap companies
- To demonstrate the value of equity financing to the real economy
How to apply?
Please download the application form below and send it to us at secretariat@europeanissuers.eu by Wednesday 5th June at the latest.
The terms of reference for the Awards apply to all categories - download here.
Criteria:
- Geographic presence and links beyond the EU Single Market
- Impressive results in terms of international sales, profit and market share growth
- Well-managed and demonstrating a sound strategy for taking advantage of opportunities outside its own country
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Criteria:
- Outstanding performance in the sub-group of SMEs with a market capitalisation of up to €200 million
- An emerging business with clear further growth potential and evidence of good governance
- Since going public, its share price should have risen to a respectable but not excessive premium
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Criteria:
- A company that places innovation at the centre of its strategy for business development
- Well-managed and successful in its sector
- Particular attention will be paid to the future potential that the innovation offers
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Criteria:
- An outstanding corporate citizen demonstrating active integration of ESG issues into company policies and practices, including disclosures and standing out as an exceptional performer in its sector and being a responsible corporate citizen
- An exceptional performer in its sector
- Provide evidence of strong long-term growth through solid, steady appreciation in share price
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Criteria:
- An initiative, an individual or a company meriting special recognition for:
- outstanding support for/work in highlighting the main issues faced by/proposals to aid small and mid-cap companies accessing public financing.
- Cannot include initiatives run by exchanges themselves.
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