AIM loses almost 30 firms as private equity predators circle

London’s AIM Market Sees Surge in Company Acquisitions

Nearly thirty companies listed on London’s junior stock market have been acquired in the past year, with private equity firms purchasing seven of them.

Accountancy firm UHY Hacker Young reports that 27 businesses on the Alternative Investment Market (AIM) have been bought in deals totaling £7.8 billion.

Private equity backed seven of these transactions, accounting for £5 billion of the total value. These figures highlight concerns surrounding AIM’s ability to attract initial public offerings (IPOs) while simultaneously experiencing company losses due to takeovers.

Some firms have opted to go private, citing factors such as suppressed valuations, elevated expenses, and bureaucratic procedures.

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Falling Numbers on AIM

The number of companies on AIM has decreased to 669, a reduction from 685 the previous year.

Expert Analysis on Market Dynamics

Colin Wright, Chairman of UHY Hacker Young, commented: ‘The acquisition interest indicates the market is effectively acting as a showcase. However, the scarcity of IPOs raises worries about the market’s long-term viability.

‘The substantial deal values demonstrate that numerous high-caliber companies have been removed from the market.

‘Challenges may emerge if these companies are not replaced by new listings, potentially leading to a decrease in market liquidity.’

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