About USE Edaala

"USE Edaala" is an unquoted securities platform that supports companies that may not yet be eligible to list on the Exchange's public market segment, access capital for long term funding through private placements and restricted offers. This is made possible by connecting them to select providers of capital (professional investors) for both equity and debt funding.

The platform also facilitates private companies with numerous shareholders benefit from the efficiencies provided by the existing trading and depository platforms. Shareholders specifically, are able to trade their shares should they wish to divest their stock and utilise portfolio management tools available through the platform.

USE Edaala is a product of the USE Specialist Market LLP, a fully owned subsidiary of Uganda Securities Exchange. The platform activities are governed by a set of operational guidelines which provide a guiding framework for participants and other stakeholders that desire to utilise the platform and its related services.

Key Benefits

For Issuers

  • Access to long term capital through private placements for enterprise growth
  • Access to a wider pool of domestic and international investors
  • Flexible admission and regulatory compliance requirements
  • Issuers can benefit from price discovery to recognize the true value of their company
  • Training for the future - should one intend to list on the public market in the medium to long term

For Investors

  • Platform provides a convenient and cost-effective entry and exit mechanism
  • Increased transparency for Investors through regulated reporting
  • Access to investor support management services through leveraging available integrated technology systems
  • Increased liquidity and execution speed for securities of quoted companies

How Do I Join the Market?

Who is Eligible?

Any private or public company incorporated in Uganda and registered/licensed with the relevant authority in its industry of operation with:

  • Minimum net capital of Ugx 500Mln
  • Has been in operation for not less than 03 years and is a going concern
  • Not subject to any insolvency proceedings or subject to any voluntary creditor arrangements

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Investors

A professional Investor means a person whose ordinary business or regular activity involves buying and selling of securities as a principal and includes an underwriter, bank, Insurance company, Fund Manager, broker or their representative, Dealer or their representative, Investment advisor or their representative and may include high net worth individuals.

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Need More Information?

For more information about the USE Specialist Market, send an email to:

listings@use.or.ug

or call: Tel: +256 312 370815/17/18