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General Standard

General Standard refers to a segment of the Frankfurt Stock Exchange that includes companies adhering to minimum listing requirements as specified by German regulations but without the additional transparency standards required by the Prime Standard. Companies in the General Standard are subject to regular reporting and governance standards suitable for domestic investors but do not meet the enhanced requirements for international visibility. This segment caters to companies seeking access to capital while maintaining a moderate level of compliance.

Example

A mid-sized German company lists its shares under the General Standard segment, meeting basic regulatory requirements for transparency and investor protection but not targeting international investors.

Key points

• Segment of the Frankfurt Stock Exchange with basic listing requirements.

• Suitable for companies focused on domestic investors.

• Involves standard reporting and governance practices without enhanced international standards.

Quick Answers to Curious Questions

The General Standard meets basic regulatory requirements, while the Prime Standard requires higher transparency and compliance, targeting international investors.

Companies choose it for simpler compliance and lower costs, making it suitable for those primarily focused on the German market.

Requirements include regular financial reporting, governance standards, and adherence to German market regulations, but with less stringent rules than international segments.