Background:
Despite the global financial crisis foreign companies tend to find it worthwhile to have their shares listed on one of the American stock exchanges. Having a listing brings access to more capital as well as increased prestige. However, there are many hurdles and difficulties involved in getting a foreign company listed on an American stock exchange.
Case Assignment Task:
Do your own research on world stock markets. Then write a detailed paper that refers to the following issues:
Question 1. Is raising money in U.S. stock markets more - or less - difficult than in the rest of the world?
Question 2. Is it generally worthwhile for a non-US company to get listed on a U.S. exchange? What are the advantages? What are ADR's?
Question 3. Is it a good move for a U.S. corporation to list its stock on foreign stock exchanges? What are the possible advantages and disadvantages of such a move?
Assignment Expectations:
A case study detailing the issues facing a foreign company wishing to have its shares listed on an American stock exchange and the advantages/disadvantages of US company wishing to list its shares on another country's stock exchange.