This Resource Note outlines the main provisions of Rules 17, 18 and 19 of the AIM Rules for Companies (AIM Rules), which deal with disclosure of miscellaneous information and publication of half-yearly reports and annual accounts by an AIM company. It highlights relevant materials, commentary and guidance from the London Stock Exchange (LSE), as well as Lexis+® UK analysis and resources, to give practical guidance on the interpretation and application of Rules 17, 18 and 19 of the AIM Rules. Material covered in this Resource Note include: • the AIM Rules • the AIM Rules for Nominated Advisers (Nomad Rules) • Inside AIM, the periodic publication from the AIM Regulation team • AIM Notices, which are issued periodically, and contain information on AIM regulatory and administrative matters • Lexis+® UK and Lexis®Library resources Setting the scene • Rulebook: AIM Rules for Companies • What it covers: Rule 17 deals with disclosure of miscellaneous information, Rule 18 deals with the preparation of a half-yearly

This Resource Note outlines the main provisions of Rules 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 of the AIM Rules for Companies (AIM Rules), which deal with how to apply for admission to trading to AIM. The rules cover pre-admission announcements, the admission document, omissions from admission documents and admission to AIM. This Resource Note highlights relevant materials, commentary and guidance from the London Stock Exchange (LSE), as well as Lexis+® UK analysis and resources, to give practical guidance on the interpretation and application of Rules 2 to 6 of the AIM Rules. Materials covered in this Resource Note include: • the AIM Rules • the AIM Rules for Nominated Advisers (Nomad Rules) • Inside AIM, the periodic publication from the AIM Regulation team • AIM Notices, which are issued periodically, and contain information on AIM regulatory and administrative matters • Lexis+® UK Practical Guidance and Lexis+® UK Legal Research resources. Setting the scene • Rulebook: AIM Rules for Companies • What

This Resource Note outlines the main provisions of Rules 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25 and 26 of the AIM Rules for Companies (AIM Rules), which deal with the publication of documents sent to shareholders, dealing policy, provision and disclosure of information, corporate action timetables and company information disclosure. It highlights relevant materials, commentary and guidance from the London Stock Exchange (LSE), as well as Lexis+® UK analysis and resources, to give practical guidance on the interpretation and application of Rules 20 to 26 of the AIM Rules. Material covered in this Resource Note include: • the AIM Rules • the AIM Rules for Nominated Advisers (Nomad Rules) • historic editions of Inside AIM, the former periodic publication from the AIM Regulation team • AIM Notices, which are issued periodically, and contain information on AIM regulatory and administrative matters • Lexis+® UK Practical Guidance and Lexis+® UK Legal Research resources Setting the scene • Rulebook: AIM Rules for Companies

This Resource Note outlines the main provisions of Rules 27 to 38 of the AIM Rules for Companies (AIM Rules), which deal with further issues of securities following admission, language, AIM company and directors’ responsibility for compliance and ongoing eligibility requirements. It highlights relevant materials, commentary and guidance from the London Stock Exchange (LSE), as well as Lexis+® UK analysis and resources, to give practical guidance on the interpretation and application of Rules 27 to 38 of the AIM Rules. Materials covered in this Resource Note include: • the AIM Rules • the AIM Rules for Nominated Advisers (Nomad Rules) • Inside AIM, the periodic publication from the AIM Regulation team • AIM Notices, which are issued periodically, and contain information on AIM regulatory and administrative matters • Lexis+® UK Practical Guidance and Lexis+® UK Legal Research resources Setting the scene • Rulebook: AIM Rules for Companies • What it covers: Rules 27 to

This Resource Note outlines the main provisions of Rules 39 to 45 of the AIM Rules for Companies (AIM Rules), which deal with nominated advisers, maintenance of orderly markets and sanctions and appeals. It highlights relevant materials, commentary and guidance from the London Stock Exchange (LSE), as well as Lexis+® UK analysis and resources, to give practical guidance on the interpretation and application of Rules 39 to 45 of the AIM Rules. Material covered in this Resource Note include: • the AIM Rules • the AIM Rules for Nominated Advisers (Nomad Rules) • Inside AIM, the periodic publication from the AIM Regulation team • AIM Notices, which are issued periodically, and contain information on AIM regulatory and administrative matters • Lexis+® UK Practical Guidance and Lexis+® UK Legal Research resources Setting the scene • Rulebook: AIM Rules for Companies • What it covers: Rule 39 deals with nominated advisers, Rules 40 and 41 deal with maintenance of orderly markets and Rules

This Resource Note outlines the main provisions of Rules 7, 8 and 9 of the AIM Rules for Companies (AIM Rules), which deal with special conditions for certain applicants to AIM. The rules cover lock-ins for new businesses, investing companies and other conditions. This Resource Note highlights relevant materials, commentary and guidance from the London Stock Exchange (LSE), as well as Lexis+® UK analysis and resources, to give practical guidance on the interpretation and application of Rules 7 to 9 of the AIM Rules. Materials covered in this Resource Note include: • the AIM Rules • the AIM Rules for Nominated Advisers (Nomad Rules) • Inside AIM, the periodic publication from the AIM Regulation team • AIM Notices, which are issued periodically, and contain information on AIM regulatory and administrative matters • Lexis+® UK Practical Guidance and Lexis+® UK Legal Research resources. Setting the scene • Rulebook: AIM Rules for Companies and AIM Note for Investing Companies • What it covers: Rule 7 sets out the circumstances

EU Law analysis: Laura Jennings, Senior Associate Patent Attorney at D Young & Co and representative before the Unified Patent Court (UPC), discusses a recent order in which the UPC’s Court of Appeal confirmed that opt-out withdrawals are not affected by national proceedings outside of the transitional period.

A company with a class of its shares traded on AIM.

Securities of an AIM company admitted to trading on AIM.

The Alternative Investment Markets Association (AIMA) has published a report on the changes it says are neededfor a successful transition to 'T+1' in EU securities markets. The report highlights the benefits of accelerating the settlement cycle, such as reducing risk and driving liquidity. It calls for global co-ordination and a formal commitment from EU public authorities to implement T+1 and map the changes required for market participants, including buy-side firms.

Association for Investment Management and Research (obs), see CFA Institute.

The Association of International Petroleum Negotiators (AIPN) has made the decision to change its name to the Association of International Energy Negotiators (AIEN). Members of the AIEN have also voted to expand its industry mandate from 'hydrocarbons and gas fired power plants' to 'energy'. The AIEN announced that while it will remain at the forefront of the global oil and gas industry, it wishes to evolve and further its mission in line with its membership, providing more resources related to 'the greater energy industry, including the chemicals industry, low carbon solutions, and sustainable energy deployment'. It has also stated that this change was 'neither a move away from oil and gas, nor simply a name change', but a reflection of the more complex scope of work in which its members are currently engaged.