Requirements for Listing on Nasdaq in Focus at Sofia Business Event
Alaric Securities to host educational session with Nasdaq representative on how companies can qualify for a U.S. IPO
The requirements for listing on Nasdaq will be the main topic of discussion at an upcoming event in Sofia, organized by Alaric Securities in collaboration with Nasdaq. The initiative aims to help Bulgarian companies understand how to access one of the world’s most dynamic capital markets and secure better valuations and financing opportunities.
Bulgarian Companies Gain Access to the U.S. Capital Markets
“The United States remains the largest and most liquid market, offering Bulgarian companies the opportunity to achieve better valuations and access financing if they list on an exchange there,” said Anton Panayotov, founder and CEO of Alaric Securities, in an interview on Bloomberg TV Bulgaria’s “Business Start” with Hristo Nikolov.
Panayotov noted that many Bulgarian firms hesitate to list abroad because they are not fully aware of the Nasdaq listing requirements and the advantages of going public internationally. “We want to change that,” he said.
Vision and Growth Matter Most for Nasdaq Listings
“Bulgaria already has many companies with a global outlook,” Panayotov explained. “Their business models include growth beyond Bulgaria’s borders. This is crucial when a stock exchange evaluates companies — the business model must have built-in potential and a vision for growth. Often, what is sold on the exchange is ideas, not historical achievements.”
He added that Nasdaq offers opportunities even for companies without current revenues, as long as they demonstrate strong innovation and scalability potential.
Preparing for a Nasdaq Listing
At the Sofia event, Alaric Securities and Nasdaq will explain in detail the requirements for listing on Nasdaq, including governance standards, transparency rules, and market segment options.
Companies will also learn how to prepare technically for an IPO – a process that typically takes between six and nine months.
“When a company takes that step, its visibility increases, and its opportunities for raising capital expand,” Panayotov said. “The most important thing is to make a strategic decision about the company’s future.”
Watch the full commentary in the video.
Source: BloombergTV Bulgaria