On 12 September 2024, BUL FSC advised of substantial shareholding form and notification submission change. BUL FSC outlined change to substantial shareholding form and submission method for notification of substantial shareholding (notification under article 145) by shareholders in public companies. Summary Applies to those passing thresholds of 5% or multiples of 5% of voting rights…
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Germany – BaFin Fines for Substantial Shareholding Reporting Failure
On 20 August 2024, GE BaFin issued €1,600,000 fine to NBSH Acquisition for substantial shareholding reporting failure. GE BaFin imposed fines totaling €1,600,000 on NBSH Acquisition LLC on 27 May 2024. The company violated obligations of section 33(1) of the German Securities trading act (WpHG) by not submitting substantial shareholding notifications within the prescribed period.…
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Spain – CB Fines €120,000 for Substantial Shareholding Reporting Failures
On 24 August 2023, ESP CB fined Bnext Electronic Issuer EDE SL €120,000 for substantial shareholding disclosure failures. Serious infringement for the failure to report, in a timely manner, the acquisition of and reduction in indirect shareholdings Imposed fines on the company and two of its directors: Mr. Juan Antonio Rullán de la Mata (€6,000),…
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Taiwan – FSC to Lower Substantial Shareholding Disclosure Threshold
On 1 August 2023, TAI FSC proposed revisions to lower substantial shareholding disclosure threshold. TAI FSC proposed to amend Regulations governing the declaration on acquisition of shares in accordance with paragraph 1 of article 43-1 of the Securities and exchange act, to comply with the revised Securities and exchange act articles 43-1 and 183. Follows…
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27 July 2023 – Austria FMA Fines for Substantial Shareholding Disclosure Failure
Austria FMA Fines for Substantial Shareholding Disclosure Failure
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Taiwan – FSC Lowers Threshold for Substantial Shareholding
On 21 April 2023, TAI FSC passed the amended securities and exchange act. TAI FSC said that Executive Yuan passed third reading of Securities and Exchange Act. Amendment Revise threshold for substantial shareholding disclosure and announcement to 5%. Raise the lower limit penalties for violations of relevant regulations by securities firms, securities service enterprises and…
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