One SponsorListing readiness and compliance support
LISTING WITH CONFIDENCE
What is a Sponsor?
A professional partner for public markets
Professional support for companies entering public capital markets
A Sponsor recognized by IDSX provides listing guidance, application support and ongoing oversight to prospective issuers.
INTERNATIONAL DIGITAL SECURITIES EXCHANGEListing Review & Trading MarketLISTING MARKETAt least 2 Market MakersContinuous quotes and market liquidity
Prospective issuer
IssuerWHY A SPONSOR
Why do companies need a Sponsor?
Preparing to list involves business, financial, governance and disclosure requirements. A Sponsor helps companies understand the requirements, prepare an application and support ongoing compliance where applicable.Prepare for listing
Assess the business, finances and ownership structure, and identify matters to address before listing.
Support the application
Interpret applicable requirements, prepare application documents and support communication with IDSX.
Support ongoing compliance
Help listed companies understand disclosure and continuing listing obligations.
KEY REQUIREMENTS FOR LISTING
Key participants in a listing
A Sponsor supports listing preparation and applications. Market-maker arrangements and listing eligibility remain subject to IDSX rules and review.SponsorProfessional adviser
Market MakersAt least 2 · Market Makers
IDSX listing reviewListing Approval
Eligible for listingSubject to requirements
Illustrative process only. Eligibility, participant requirements and approval are determined under formal IDSX rules and individual review.
WHAT A SPONSOR DOES
What does a Sponsor do?
A Sponsor provides professional support at different stages of a listing, including:Before listing
Application
After listing
Assess the business, finances and ownership, and identify preparation priorities.
Review the business model, management, financial information and material risks.
Help plan an application approach that fits applicable listing requirements.
Help organize application documents and supporting material.
Advise on applicable rules, timing and preparation.
Support understanding of disclosure and continuing listing obligations.
SPONSOR AND IDSX
A Sponsor is independent from IDSX
A Sponsor is a professional market participant recognized by IDSX and independent of both IDSX and the issuer.- 01Issuer appoints a Sponsor
The company selects and appoints an eligible Sponsor.
- 02Sponsor supports the issuer
The Sponsor assesses, conducts due diligence and supports the listing process.
- 03IDSX reviews independently
IDSX reviews the application independently under its applicable rules.
“A Sponsor recommendation does not mean IDSX has approved a listing, and is not an endorsement of the company, its securities or future performance.”
COMPARE ROLES
How a Sponsor differs from other participants
Supports issuers with listing preparation and applications
Supports securities offerings and underwriting
Provides continuous two-way quotes
Provides trading services to investors
Connects to and participates in IDSX trading
WHEN TO ENGAGE
When should you contact a Sponsor?
Speak with a Sponsor early when planning a listing route, assessing readiness or preparing to start an application.READY TO LIST