Publication CEPYME500 2017

#BME
JESÚS GONZÁLEZ NIETO-MÁRQUEZ
MANAGING DIRECTOR OF THE MAB
“If we aspire to larger companies,
we must diversify and improve their
source of funding”
How does BME value the CEPYME500 project?
This project recognises the dynamic and thriving
reality of our SMEs.
Boosting its growth is a common task and BME has
been focusing efforts and projects in this direction
for many years. That is why we want to support this
initiative, which will help our SMEs become stronger
and more competitive.
What can BME contribute to the project?
Its experience in the financing of companies through
the stock market.
If we aspire to larger companies, we must diversify
and improve their source of funding. We have to offer
them more fuel for their growth.
The markets managed by BME allow companies of
all sizes to be issued loans and increase capital. However,
in recent years we have focused on customised
markets for smaller companies, with adapted costs
and requirements for a specialised type of investor,
more used to investing in small companies. This is
the case of the MARF and the MAB.
What are the benefits for an SME to be listed on the
stock exchange or the MAB?
The MAB is an interesting alternative source of financing
for companies, especially at times when access to
credit is complicated. This is paramount for the economic
behaviour of the country and for job creation. In
the case of the MAB, resources are obtained through
capital increases. Undoubtedly, the most efficient way
to obtain this type of financing is the stock market: the
stock exchange or the MAB.
The MAB is currently composed of 39 growing companies
and 40 REITs. Since its inception in 2009, it has
provided more than 1.3 billion euros of financing in 132
capital increases. Additionally, being listed on the market
provides transparency and reputation. Recognition
is not only shown by investors, but also by customers,
suppliers or company financial partners. It turns into a
strengthening of the commercial position and improves
relations with suppliers, customers, banks, etc.. In addition
to greater visibility in the media, all this helps brand
image to improve.
Lastly, liquidity of shares turns them into a payment
instrument that might be used in financial transactions.
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