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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Poland – FSA Fines for Substantial Shareholding Failures

On 13 August 2024, POL FSA announced that an application had been submitted for reconsideration of the substantial shareholding case against Perla – Browary Lubelskie SA the decision made on 15 July 2024. Penalties were imposed on Perla – Browary Lubelskie SA, based in Lublin. Fine of PLN 4mn has been imposed for violations of […]

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S Korea – Tax Threshold Change for Major Shareholders

On 8 August 2024, SK Tax issued changes in threshold for substantial shareholding. SK Tax announced changes in tax reporting for major shareholders; the financial threshold for being classified as a major shareholder will increase to KRW 5bn. Announcement Affects those who have transferred stocks within H1 2024, subject to capital gains tax. Minor shareholders […]

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Egypt – FRA Listing on Stock Exchange

On 23 July 2024, EGY FRA issued Decision No. 148/2024 amending Decision 11/2014. Document dated 23 July 2024, received from EGY FRA 28 July, summarized on 30 July. Article 7 bis re Shareholding Restrictions for Special Purpose Acquisition Companies required that company’s issued and paid-up capital must not be less than 10 mn EGP. Company […]

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