A decade of Alternative Investment Market (AIM) – but little impact on the UK apparel sector

摘要

Purpose – This paper introduces the reader to the London Stock Exchange's Alternative Investment Market (AIM) and seeks to identify those companies listed that would be in the broad apparel sector. Design/methodology/approach – The paper gives a numerical value of the stability/success of those companies by using the QuiScore rating system and capital gearing. Findings – The paper considers the progress made by the companies in this sector on corporate governance looking at the extent of their moves towards the provisions of the combined code. Originality/value – The paper sets out areas for further research in this field to extend this study and broaden the knowledge on secondary market development.