Prime Standard is a EU-regulated segment for companies also wishing to position themselves vis-à-vis international investors.

Prime Standard - Market Data

In addition to the requirements of General Standard, which represent the statutory minimum requirements of the Regulated Market, Prime Standard Companies must comply with high international transparency standards. Admission to Prime Standard is a prerequisite for inclusion in the selection indices DAX®, MDAX®, TecDAX® and SDAX®.

Main admission requirements:

	Shares must be listed in the Regulated Market.
	Admission to Prime Standard is based on an application by the issuer. The decision-making body is the Admissions Office.

Main follow-up obligations:

	quarterly reports in German and English
	application of international accounting standards (IFRS/IAS or US-GAAP)
	publication of a financial calendar
	staging of at least one analyst conference per year
	ad-hoc disclosure also in English
	follow-up obligations of General Standard.