The challenges faced by a company after it has been publicly listed

The challenges faced by a company after it has been publicly listed are numerous. Firstly, there is the need to fulfill and satisfy the legal requirements and government policies.

The objectives of the company will then have to be met by the management and since the companys' shares are now owned by the public, greater care will have to be taken to safeguard and improve on the corporate image. This is done by ensuring good corporate behaviour and involvement in social programmes.

A publicly listed company should also take the initiative to attract investors by providing greater disclosure on the plans, activities and results of the company. Another challenge that is being faced is on how to cope with expansion and further capital requirements after gaining access to the capital market. Expansion can be achieved through either internal and external growth. British - American (Malaysia) Insurance Berhad has undertaken the external growth method by acquiring companies which are in the same business as it.