SME EXCHANGE
SME exchange means a trading platform of a recognised stock exchange having nationwide trading terminals
permitted by SEBI to list the specified securities issued in accordance with SEBI (ICDR) Regulation and includes
a stock exchange granted recognition for this purpose but does not include the Main Board.
Here Main Board means a recognized stock exchange having nationwide trading terminals, other than SME
exchange.
The two stock exchange of India i.e. Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) and National Stock Exchange (NSE) have
begun their SME listing platforms. While BSE SME Exchange began its operation in March, 2012, NSE's SME
exchange titled EMERGE commenced operations in September, 2012.
Benefits of Listing on SME Exchange
– Access to capital and future financing opportunities – Going public would provide the MSME's with equity financing opportunities to grow their business - from
expansion of operations to acquisitions. – Companies in the growth phase tend to get over-leveraged at which point, banks are reluctant to provide
further credit. Equity capital is then necessary to bring back strength to the balance sheet. The option of
equity financing through the equity market allows the firm to not only raise long-term capital but also get
further credit due through an additional equity infusion. The issuance of public shares expands the
investor base, and this in turn will help set the stage for secondary equity financings, including private
placements. – In addition, Issuers often receive more favourable lending terms when borrowing from financial institutions.
The mechanics of listing on a stock exchange (audited balance sheets, being subject to corporate
governance norms etc) would address many of the transparency and informational asymmetry constraints
that the financial institutions face in lending to the SME sector. In addition, equity financing lowers the
debt burden leading to lower financing costs and healthier balance sheets for the firms. The continuing
requirement for adhering to the stock market rules for the issuers lower the on-going information and
monitoring costs for the banks.
– Increased visibility and prestige
Going public is likely to enhance the company's visibility. Greater public awareness gained through
media coverage, publicly filed documents and coverage of stock by sector investment analysts can
provide the SME with greater profile and credibility. This can result in a more diversified group of investors,
which may increase the demand for that company's shares leading to an increase in the company's
value. – Venture Capital (VC)
It has been seen that there is greater vitality of venture capital in stock market centered systems. The
underdeveloped equity culture has made it difficult for companies to both get into the VC phase as well
as graduate from venture capital/startups phase to a scale of operations that would make them
internationally competitive. A vibrant equity market would provide prove to be an added incentive for
greater venture capital participation by providing an exit option leading to a reduction in their lock-in
period. – Liquidity for shareholders
Becoming a public company establishes a market for the company's shares, providing its investors with
an efficient and regulated vehicle in which to trade their own shares. Greater liquidity in the public
market can lead to better valuation for shares than would be seen through private transactions. – Create employee incentive mechanisms
The employees of the SME enterprises can participate in the ownership of their own company and
benefit from being a shareholder. This can serve to ensure stronger employee commitment to the
company's performance and success. Share options in a public company have an immediate and tangible
value to employees, especially as a recruitment incentive. – Facilitate growth through Mergers and Acquisitions
As a public company, company's shares can be utilized as an acquisition currency to acquire target
companies, instead of a direct cash offering. Using shares for an acquisition can be a tax efficient and
cost effective vehicle to finance such a transaction. – Encourages Innovation & Entrepreneurial Spirit
The ability of companies in their early stages of development to raise funds in the capital markets allows
these companies to grow very quickly. This growth helps speed up the dissemination of new technologies
throughout the economy. In addition, by raising the returns available from pursuing new ideas,
technologies etc the capital markets facilitate entrepreneurial activities. – Efficient Risk Distribution
The development of the capital markets has helped distribute risk more efficiently by transfer of risk to
those best able to bear it. This ability to transfer risk facilitates greater risk- taking, but this increased
risk-taking does not destabilize the economy. Thus the capital markets ensure that capital flows to its
best uses and that riskier activity with higher payoffs are funded.
SME exchange means a trading platform of a recognised stock exchange having nationwide trading terminals
permitted by SEBI to list the specified securities issued in accordance with SEBI (ICDR) Regulation and includes
a stock exchange granted recognition for this purpose but does not include the Main Board.
Here Main Board means a recognized stock exchange having nationwide trading terminals, other than SME
exchange.
The two stock exchange of India i.e. Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) and National Stock Exchange (NSE) have
begun their SME listing platforms. While BSE SME Exchange began its operation in March, 2012, NSE's SME
exchange titled EMERGE commenced operations in September, 2012.
Benefits of Listing on SME Exchange
– Access to capital and future financing opportunities – Going public would provide the MSME's with equity financing opportunities to grow their business - from
expansion of operations to acquisitions. – Companies in the growth phase tend to get over-leveraged at which point, banks are reluctant to provide
further credit. Equity capital is then necessary to bring back strength to the balance sheet. The option of
equity financing through the equity market allows the firm to not only raise long-term capital but also get
further credit due through an additional equity infusion. The issuance of public shares expands the
investor base, and this in turn will help set the stage for secondary equity financings, including private
placements. – In addition, Issuers often receive more favourable lending terms when borrowing from financial institutions.
The mechanics of listing on a stock exchange (audited balance sheets, being subject to corporate
governance norms etc) would address many of the transparency and informational asymmetry constraints
that the financial institutions face in lending to the SME sector. In addition, equity financing lowers the
debt burden leading to lower financing costs and healthier balance sheets for the firms. The continuing
requirement for adhering to the stock market rules for the issuers lower the on-going information and
monitoring costs for the banks.
– Increased visibility and prestige
Going public is likely to enhance the company's visibility. Greater public awareness gained through
media coverage, publicly filed documents and coverage of stock by sector investment analysts can
provide the SME with greater profile and credibility. This can result in a more diversified group of investors,
which may increase the demand for that company's shares leading to an increase in the company's
value. – Venture Capital (VC)
It has been seen that there is greater vitality of venture capital in stock market centered systems. The
underdeveloped equity culture has made it difficult for companies to both get into the VC phase as well
as graduate from venture capital/startups phase to a scale of operations that would make them
internationally competitive. A vibrant equity market would provide prove to be an added incentive for
greater venture capital participation by providing an exit option leading to a reduction in their lock-in
period. – Liquidity for shareholders
Becoming a public company establishes a market for the company's shares, providing its investors with
an efficient and regulated vehicle in which to trade their own shares. Greater liquidity in the public
market can lead to better valuation for shares than would be seen through private transactions. – Create employee incentive mechanisms
The employees of the SME enterprises can participate in the ownership of their own company and
benefit from being a shareholder. This can serve to ensure stronger employee commitment to the
company's performance and success. Share options in a public company have an immediate and tangible
value to employees, especially as a recruitment incentive. – Facilitate growth through Mergers and Acquisitions
As a public company, company's shares can be utilized as an acquisition currency to acquire target
companies, instead of a direct cash offering. Using shares for an acquisition can be a tax efficient and
cost effective vehicle to finance such a transaction. – Encourages Innovation & Entrepreneurial Spirit
The ability of companies in their early stages of development to raise funds in the capital markets allows
these companies to grow very quickly. This growth helps speed up the dissemination of new technologies
throughout the economy. In addition, by raising the returns available from pursuing new ideas,
technologies etc the capital markets facilitate entrepreneurial activities. – Efficient Risk Distribution
The development of the capital markets has helped distribute risk more efficiently by transfer of risk to
those best able to bear it. This ability to transfer risk facilitates greater risk- taking, but this increased
risk-taking does not destabilize the economy. Thus the capital markets ensure that capital flows to its
best uses and that riskier activity with higher payoffs are funded.
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