- In five years, the companies listed on MAB have raised funds for over €180 million, of which €87 million were through IPOs and €93 through subsequent capital increases
- In 2013, the turnover recorded by these companies grew 56% and their EBITDA rose 85%
- Their staff increase 19% compared to 2012
The 22 companies listed on MAB raised over €180 million euros in new capital at the end of May, according to an overview of the market’s fifth full year of operation.
In addition, the financial performance of these listed companies showed a positive trend in 2013. Compared to the previous year, their turnover increased by 56% and their earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA) increased by 85%.
The companies listed on MAB have demonstrated their capacity to generate employment in mid-crisis. Since the start of the MAB market, the overall growth in their staff has been 31% while it was 19% in 2013.
All in all, it can be stated that the companies on MAB performed very satisfactorily during 2013, both at the corporate and at the market performance level. They have been able to carry out their internationalisation and diversification plans, and have gained greater visibility in all other relevant areas.
Over the last few months, the interest of investors in this market has increased. However, to strengthen and professionalise investment in this market to a greater extent, a very important step would be the creation of specialised funds or vehicles. Public-private collaboration would be critical to its implementation, starting with the design of a proper set of regulations and a favorable tax regime.