NASDAQ_initial_listing_guide_纳斯达克上市指南（2015年1月版）.pdf

Introduction Welcome to Nasdaq, where the ideas of tomorrow find capital today! We invented electronic trading in 1971 and are proud that the revolutionary model that we developed 40 years ago is now the standard for markets worldwide. With our unsurpassed technology, an emphasis on transparency, and advanced tool set, we offer a unique and compelling value that attracts new firms to our markets. We then provide quality customer service, exceptional visibility opportunities and ground-breaking market intelligence resources. In short, we bring our entire business ecosystem to bear for our listed companies. With this unique value proposition, Nasdaq is the listing venue of choice for the world’s most exciting companies. This document is designed to be a practical guide to the listing process, giving you all the essential information your company needs to pursue a listing on the Nasdaq Stock Market. For your convenience, listing application forms and related listing materials are available electronically through the Nasdaq Listing Center. Questions regarding the listing process should be directed to Listing Qualifications at +1 301 978 8008. Please also review our list of frequently asked questions. January 2015 The NASDAQ OMX Group, Inc. 2 Listing Timeline While it generally takes four to six weeks to process a listing application, this time frame is variable and may be shortened considerably, if the application raises no issues and the company responds quickly to Staff comments. Week 1. Company submits application for listing and Nasdaq Listing Qualifications Staff begins its review. Weeks 2-3. Staff completes its p