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On 7 March 2014, the New York Stock Exchange ("NYSE")
published a memo highlighting recent developments and ongoing
policies applicable to foreign private issuers listed on the NYSE.
The purpose of the memo is to provide a summary of NYSE policies
and rules that most commonly apply to foreign private issuers.
The memo summarises the features of egovdirect.com, the
NYSE's complimentary, interactive compliance website, which
includes a customised version for foreign private issuers.
The memo also includes guidance on the following topics:
record dates, shareholder meeting/proxy matters, redemptions
and conversions of listed securities and other notifications to the
NYSE;
annual financial statement requirement;
corporate governance requirements;
transactions requiring supplemental listing applications (such
as the issuance of additional shares); and
The content of this article is intended to provide a general
guide to the subject matter. Specialist advice should be sought
about your specific circumstances.
