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Sector Statistics
Small and mid-cap quoted companies (also referred to as smaller quoted companies - SQCs) are defined as companies listed on the Main Market outside of the FTSE 350, and those quoted on AIM and PLUS.
Our research shows that small and mid-cap quoted companies contribute significantly to the UK economy, providing approximately:
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£560 million per annum in Corporation Tax payable
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£3 billion per annum in Employees' Income Tax
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£3 billion per annum in Employers' National Insurance Contributions
- £2 billion per annum in Employees' National Insurance Contributions
Below are some key statistics that describe the small and mid-cap quoted company sector.
| Market | No. of Companies | Market Capitalisation (£m) | Turnover (£m) | No. of Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Main Market | 464 | 50,042 | 76,080 | 708,323 |
| AIM | 1334 | 46,791 | 45,505 | 293,218 |
| PLUS | 200 | 2,551 | N/A | N/A |
| Totals | 1998 | £99,384m | £121,586m | 1,001,541 |
Source of table data: The London Stock Exchange Statistics (August 2009), Hemscott Guru Searching (August 2009), PLUS Markets Statistics (August 2009). Please note, these statistics exclude any non-equity and equity investment instruments, preferences and debentures.
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Events
Conference 2012 - Engineering Growth For Small & Mid-Cap Companies
Join us at our inaugural one-day conference for the 'engines of growth' - the small and mid-cap quoted company community. Company directors, advisors and investors - come together, network with peers, share experiences, hear from policymakers and key market players, and influence the debate about how this important sector can help drive economic recovery in the UK.
Considering and Communicating Executive Pay
With the executive remuneration debate heating up, we are holding a roundtable event for company directors to discuss the key issues you need to consider in setting and communicating pay and to launch our new Remuneration Committee Guide for Smaller Quoted Companies.
Market Maker Event 2012
Just how do market makers operate and how do they set the price? Ever wanted to meet the people who make a market in your stocks? Come along to a QCA Market Maker Event to find out.
Guides
Remuneration Committee Guide for Smaller Quoted Companies (February 2012) - Downloadable PDF
This guide aims to provide practical guidance to smaller quoted companies on how to develop a bespoke, appropriate approach to remuneration. The guide covers the objectives of the remuneration committee, factors to consider in setting remuneration policy, communicating with shareholders, and remuneration committee membership, organisation and functions. This is a downloadable PDF.
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