WHY INVEST:
Australian resources are our specialty and we have over 30 years’ experience with the companies and the people central to Australian resources.
Australia has been a major global source of minerals since its gold discoveries in the 1850s. Since this period, lead-zinc-silver, copper and coal have also became major export commodities for Australia and from the late 1960s Australia has been a pre-eminent supplier of bulk raw materials for the Asian steel industry through iron ore and coking coal. Australia ranks well into the top 10 suppliers of many resource commodities and has become the most important supplier of seaborne mineral products to world markets. Australia’s mineral legacy and its immense energy self sufficiency have helped insulate the Australian economy from the worst of the "Global Financial Crisis".
Australia’s transparent mining code has provided certainty for all investors and its JORC Code on resources and reserves had been adopted around the world.
Australian companies such as BHP and its part-Australian rival Rio Tinto have become the world’s largest resources companies with assets spread from Africa to South America and Asia.
The strength of Australian small capitalised resource companies lies their dynamic management and strong focus on ownership and share price realisation.
Australia’s geotechnicians have provided many of the world’s leading technologies in exploration, development, mining and smelting and will continue to provide ground breaking technologies as this extended cycle runs its course.
With mineral wealth, our transparent JORC Code, geotechnical expertise and vibrant junior company sector, Australia plays a central role in world resource markets.
IPO RAISINGS:
An Initial Public Offering is when a company raises funds from multiple shareholders in order to apply for Listing on a Stock Exchange. A Prospectus gives full disclosure on the company, its operations, use of funds and other issues of materiality to an investment decision. This offer is open to the general public who can access the Prospectus and Application from the MPS or the Company’s websites.
SEED RAISINGS:
Seed Raisings raise funds for Companies that have not yet listed on a public Stock Exchange. Funds are usually raised over a period of time in order to provide the company with capital to continue development of their projects as well as to provide for running costs. Investment in Seed Capital Raisings is highly speculative and is ONLY open to institutions or professional or sophisticated investors. All Seed Raisings are made under Sections 707 & 708 of the Corporations Act 2001.
PLACEMENTS:
Placement Raisings raise funds for Companies that have already listed on a Public Stock Exchange. A Placement that is covered by a disclosure document, such as a Prospectus, is open to the public. However, participation is Placements without a disclosure document are restricted to institutions or professional or sophisticated investors who meet the requirements of Section 708 of the Corporations Act 2001. Please contact a Broker at Martin Place Securities for more information.
OUR EXPERIENCE:
Martin Place Securities has had a consistent record of providing successful capital raisings and since early 2000, Martin Place Securities has raised over A$600m in more than 100 transactions, primarily in the Resources Sector. Our experience is in Placements, Initial Public Offerings, Rights Issues and the Issue of Convertible Notes for companies with cashflow.
