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Suspension of Pre-emptive Rights in Connection with Capital Increases

The Capital Market Authority (the CMA) approved CE amendments to the Rules on the Offer of Securities and Continuing Obligations (the ROSCOs).The amendments to the ROSCOs include the introduction of a new structure for listed companies to increase their capital while suspending the pre-emptive right of shareholders to subscribe to such capital. ‍New Capital Increase Structure The new structure allows listed companies to issue new cash shares while suspending the pre-emptive right for shareholders. This option existed in the Companies Law for joint stock companies, including listed companies. However, the CMA rules

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