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Karachi: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) has announced proposed amendments to its regulations concerning the listing of companies undergoing mergers, amalgamations, restructuring, or reconstruction. The proposed changes aim to harmonize the conditions of listing for these companies with those entering the market through Initial Public Offerings (IPOs).
According to information available from the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX), the amendments are designed to ensure that entities emerging from schemes of arrangement have equitable conditions compared to new listings via IPOs. Key changes include the requirement for the opening price of the shares of the surviving entity to be publicly disclosed within five working days following the scheme’s approval and to be audited.
The draft amendments also necessitate the dissemination of a certified copy of the order by the competent authority approving the scheme no later than three consecutive days after the final date of book closure by the listed company. This measure aims to enhance transparency and investor confidence in entities undergoing significant structural changes.
PSX has invited comments from all concerned stakeholders on the proposed amendments by October 15, 2024. These comments are essential for finalizing the regulations that will govern the restructuring of companies listed on the stock exchange, ensuring they meet rigorous standards of disclosure and governance.