RE: value adding add on...18 May 2021 09:45
Exploring options for a potential US Listing
Afterpay is currently working with external advisors to explore options for a US listing given the US market is now the largest contributor to our business and is expected to continue to grow strongly.
While Afterpay intends to remain an Australian headquartered company, our shareholder base is increasingly becoming more globally focused. A US listing would further accommodate this growing interest.
There is no timeline set for a Board decision on a US listing and any listing would be subject to market conditions, approval by a US exchange and satisfying a number of other customary listing prerequisites.
Economic Impact Report
New research by Accenture has revealed the economic impact of Afterpay on the Australian economy including job creation, driving additional business for retailers, supporting the local fashion industry, and helping consumers to avoid credit card fees.
$6b in incremental sales for retailers and more than $3b in net benefits for 48,000 Afterpay merchants in Australia, including 38,000 small and medium-sized businesses.
$1.7b in sales for small and medium business owners, of which $1.3b were incremental.
$510m in sales for regional businesses.
63,000 jobs, direct and indirect, supported by Afterpay.
$110m in savings for consumers when compared to credit card interest and fees.