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Nasdaq and NYSE Target Excessive Reverse Stock Splits Used to Regain Compliance with Minimum Security Price Requirements

On October 7, 2024, the US Securities and Exchange Commission approved Nasdaq's proposed modification to Nasdaq Listing Rule 5810(c)(3)(A), which limits the ability of a company whose shares are trading under Nasdaq’s $1.00...more

Alston & Bird

SEC Approves Nasdaq’s Rule Change on Reverse Splits and Minimum Bid Price Compliance Periods

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Our Securities Group explores what companies need to know about the Securities and Exchange Commission’s approval of Nasdaq’s rule change on reverse splits and the minimum bid price compliance period....more

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Hong Kong IPO Updates – Enhanced Timeframe for the New Listing Application Process

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The Securities and Futures Commission of Hong Kong (SFC) and the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong (Exchange) published on 18 October 2024 a Joint Statement on Enhanced Timeframe for New Listing Application Process. The initiatives...more

Moore & Van Allen PLLC

Financial Incentives Aim to Boost Italian IPOs

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As legislators in Rome finalize sweeping reforms of Italy’s financial laws and regulations and the EU Council just adopted the so-called “listing package” to increase attractiveness of EU financial markets, the national...more

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SEC Approves Nasdaq Rule Change on Reverse Stock Splits and Minimum Bid Price Compliance Timing

On October 7, 2024, the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approved a rule change proposed by The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC that affects companies utilizing reverse stock splits to regain compliance with Nasdaq’s...more

A&O Shearman

Council of the European Union adopts EU Listing Act legislative package

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The Council of the European Union has adopted the Listing Act legislative package, marking the final step in the decision-making process. The package consists of: (i) a regulation amending the Prospectus Regulation, Market...more

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EU Listing Act

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On 8 October, 2024, the Council of the EU adopted the EU Listing Act, aimed at making EU public capital markets more attractive and facilitate listings on European stock exchanges. Key amendments affect the EU Prospectus...more

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Recent Developments for UK PLCs October 2024

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On 6 September 2024, the Capital Markets Industry Taskforce (CMIT) published the Capital Markets Of Tomorrow report (CMOT). CMOT sets out the “UK elevator pitch” for the reformed UK capital markets, engages in some judicious...more

Cooley LLP

Nasdaq Updates Listing Requirements

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Throughout 2024, Nasdaq has been revising the procedures for companies dealing with low stock prices, with a focus on cutting down on what they deem to be cheap, risky stocks trading on their exchange. Here is what you need...more

Latham & Watkins LLP

The Latham FPI Guide: Accessing the US Capital Markets From Outside the United States - 2024 Edition

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Fabry-Pérot Interferometer, SA is a highly successful non-US company known to the world as FPI. FPI is considering doing a debt or equity offering in the United States. What are the key legal issues it, and its underwriters...more

Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati

SEC Approves Amendments to Nasdaq Phase-In Schedules and Cure Periods

On August 26, 2024, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) issued an order granting approval of The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC’s (Nasdaq’s) proposed rule change, to Nasdaq Rules 5605, 5615, and 5810. These amendments...more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

HKEX and SFC Reduce Barriers for Specialist Technology Company IPOs and De-SPACs

查看中文 The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (HKEX) and Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) have announced a temporary relaxation of the minimum market capitalization requirements for Specialist Technology Company...more

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Hong Kong Modifies Listing Rules of Specialist Technology Companies and De-SPAC Transactions

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The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited ("HKEx") and the Securities and Futures Commission ("SFC") have announced temporary changes to the Hong Kong Listing Rules regarding the minimum initial market capitalization of...more

Morgan Lewis

SFC and HKEX Jointly Announce Temporary Modifications to STC Listings and De-SPAC Transactions Effective 1 September

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The Securities and Futures Commission (the SFC) and the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong (HKEX or the Exchange) jointly announced on 23 August 2024 temporary modifications (the Temporary Modifications) to certain requirements...more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

Hong Kong Regulatory Update - August 2024

查看中文 This update primarily provides an overview of key regulatory developments in the second quarter of 2024 relevant to companies listed, or planning to list, on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (HKEx) and their...more

Fenwick & West LLP

Nasdaq Proposes Codifying Review Standards for Listing Appeals

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Nasdaq is asking for the Securities and Exchange Commission's blessing to codify proposed standards of review governing appeals before the Nasdaq Listing and Hearing Review Council (the Listing Council)....more

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HKEX Announces Consultation on Proposals to Further Expand Paperless Listing Regime

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The Hong Kong Stock Exchange (HKEX) recently published a consultation paper proposing a further expansion to the paperless listing regime first introduced in 2021 to reduce the use of paper in the listing regime. The...more

Foley & Lardner LLP

What To Expect for the IPO Market in the Second Half of 2024

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The market for initial public offerings (IPOs) in the United States has exceeded expectations in the first half of 2024. According to Renaissance Capital, 69 IPOs were priced by June 30, 2024, marking a 32.7% increase...more

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UK allows bundled payments for third-party research and trading commissions

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From 1 August 2024, the UK changed its rules on how payments are made for investment research. UK firms may now use bundled payments for third-party research and trading commissions, subject to certain requirements being...more

Fenwick & West LLP

Securities Law Update - August 2024

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Welcome to the latest edition of Fenwick’s Securities Law Update. This issue contains news on...more

Latham & Watkins LLP

Key Regulatory Updates for Hong Kong Listed Companies - May/June 2024

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The updates in May and June include a consultation conclusion and a consultation paper from the Stock Exchange. The key updates in May and June 2024 include the publication of the consultation conclusions on the Severe...more

Proskauer Rose LLP

Regulation Round Up - July 2024

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Welcome to the Regulation Round Up, a regular bulletin highlighting the latest developments in UK and EU financial services regulation....more

White & Case LLP

Key developments in corporate governance - August 2024

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This briefing is the seventh in our series of briefings on corporate governance and is designed to provide a synopsis of topical corporate governance matters impacting companies in the United Kingdom. This briefing tracks...more

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UK Corporate Briefing - August 2024

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Welcome to the Corporate Briefing, where we review the latest developments in UK corporate law that you need to know about. In this month’s issue we discuss...more

Hogan Lovells

New UK listing rules: Implications for London listed investment companies

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The new UK Listing Rules came into force on 29 July 2024. The new rules seek to institute a simpler, more flexible, disclosure-based listing regime and are designed to place London on a competitive footing with other major...more

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