Who can take part in the ‘European Small and Mid-Cap Awards’ Competition?
- Listed Companies:
- With a market capitalisation of at most €1 billion at the date of Initial Public Offering (IPO);
- That were publicly listed on a Regulated Market or MTF between the dates 01.01.2019 and 31.12.2020 only;
- From within the EU 27 Member States, Iceland, Norway, Switzerland, and official candidates for EU membership.
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 note that the applications for the 2024 Awards are now closed.
The terms of reference for the Awards apply to all categories - download here.
International Star
Criteria:
- Impressive results in terms of international sales, profit and market share growth;
- Expanded its presence in either existing or new markets;
- Well-managed and demonstrate a sound strategy for taking advantage of opportunities outside its own country.
Rising Star
Criteria:
- Exceptional performer in the sub-group of SMEs with a market capitalisation of up to €50 million;
- Responsible corporate citizen;
- An emerging business and one that clearly has further growth potential;
- Well managed and have made good use of the proceeds of floatation;
- Since going public, its share price should have risen to a respectable but not excessive premium.
Star of Innovation
Criteria:
- A company that places innovation at the centre of its strategy for business development (by introducing innovative technology to the market, or using innovative techniques in its day-to-day operations as well as an innovative financing strategy);
- Well managed and successful in its sector;
- Particular attention will be made to the future potential that the innovation offers.
Download the application form here.
Star of 2024
Criteria:
- An exceptional performer in its sector and be a responsible corporate citizen;
- Clear growth potential, be well managed and have made good use of the proceeds of floatation;
- Since going public, its share price should have risen to a respectable but not excessive premium.
Special Mention
Criteria:
- Recognises, for example, an initiative, an individual or a company which has had a significant impact on small and mid-cap issuers accessing capital markets.
- Nominations could derive from those intermediaries that support companies along their journey i.e. a SME Listing Partner, an Adviser etc.
- Alternatively, nominations could be considered for example for specific policy initiatives/representatives; a dedicated initiative in support of SMEs; or a stand out report based in this field. The Special Mention should not include initiatives run by exchanges.
- This award aims at recognising the nominee for its outstanding support/recognition or for its work in highlighting the main issues and/or proposals small and mid-cap companies accessing public financing face.
