About Aquis

A bit about us

Aquis Exchange PLC (“Aquis”) is a creator and facilitator of next-generation financial markets, through the provision of accessible, simple and efficient stock exchanges, trading venues and technology. Aquis consists of three divisions:

A subscription-based exchange offering pan-European cash equities trading. Now the 7th largest equities exchange in Europe.

Aquis Markets operates lit and dark order books, periodic auctions, and Europe's largest alternative closing auction service, covering 16 European markets. For its lit books, Aquis uses a subscription pricing model which works by charging users according to the message traffic they generate, rather than a percentage of the value of each stock that they trade.

Operator of pan-European MTFs and related services: • 2 MTFs: - AQXE – UK regulated - AQEU – EU regulated • Market Data Services

Developing and licensing next-generation exchange technology globally.

Aquis Technologies is the software and technology division of Aquis. It focuses on building better markets via the creation and licensing of cutting-edge, cost-effective exchange infrastructure technology and services, including matching engine and trade surveillance solutions.

Exchange technology development and licensing business: • Aquis Matching Engine • Aquis Market Surveillance • Aquis Market Gateway Services: • Surveillance • Operations

A growth and regulated primary exchange delivering capital to companies via the listing and trading of shares.

Aquis Stock Exchange (AQSE) is a stock market providing primary and secondary markets for equity and debt products. It is authorised as a Recognised Investment Exchange, which allows it to operate a regulated listings venue. The AQSE Growth Market is divided into two segments 'Access' and 'Apex', with different levels of admission criteria. The Access market focuses on earlier stage growth companies, while Apex is the intended market for larger, more established businesses.

Primary listings and trading business: • AQSE Main Market (RIE) • AQSE Growth Market (MTF): - Apex - Access • AQSE Trading (MTF) • Data Services

Aquis is authorised and regulated by the UK Financial Conduct Authority and France's Autorité de contrôle prudentiel et de résolution and Autorité des Marchés Financiers to operate Multilateral Trading Facility businesses in the UK/Switzerland and in EU27 respectively. Aquis Exchange PLC is quoted on the Aquis Stock Exchange and on the Alternative Investment Market of the LSE (AIM) market.