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The principal UK stock exchange for the trading of equity and debt securities. It is a UK Recognised Investment Exchange and operates several markets which include the Main Market (a UK regulated market) and AIM (a UK multilateral trading facility).

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Eligibility requirements—premium listing, standard listing, High Growth segment and AIM—prior to 29 July 2024

Eligibility requirements—premium listing, standard listing, High Growth segment and AIM—prior to 29 July 2024 A significant restructuring of the UK listing regime came into effect on 29 July 2024 which included the removal of the premium and standard listing segments and the creation of a single listing category for equity shares in commercial companies. The commercial companies category is heavily disclosure-based and sits alongside other listing categories such as the shell companies, secondary listing and closed ended investment fund categories. The UK Listing Rules sourcebook came into force to implement the changes and the Listing Rules sourcebook was revoked. In addition, the London Stock Exchange closed the High Growth segment. For further information see Practice Note: Reform of the UK listing regime—fundamentals. This checklist reflects the listing regime prior to 29 July 2024 and has been retained for reference purposes. This checklist compares the eligibility requirements for a former premium listing, a former standard listing, an admission to the former High Growth Segment of the Main Market and admission to trading...

Buyer's SPA drafting guide (conditional completion)—checklist

Buyer's SPA drafting guide (conditional completion)—checklist This checklist serves as a guide of certain key matters for the buyer’s solicitors to consider when drafting a share purchase agreement (also known as SPA or share sale agreement) recording the sale and purchase of the entire issued share capital of a private limited company, where the transaction involves split exchange and completion. Parties The drafter should: • check to see if the legal and beneficial title to the sale shares is split, ie check to see if the seller's sale shares are held in the name of a nominee, requiring the beneficial owner to : ◦ be named as the seller in the SPA instead of the registered holder, and ◦ procure the sale of the sale shares to the buyer • check to see if the transaction involves any parties connected with company directors, which may constitute substantial property transactions requiring certain approvals (see Practice Note: Substantial property transactions—requirement to obtain members’ approval) • check to see if the seller's obligations...

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E&W Brussels I (recast)—the harmful event for specific tort and delict claims (art 7(2)) [Archived]

E&W Brussels I (recast)—the harmful event for specific tort and delict claims (art 7(2)) [Archived] ARCHIVED: This Practice Note has been archived and is not maintained. This Practice Note considers the requirement for a harmful event to enable a court to have special jurisdiction under Article 7(2) of Regulation 1215/2012, Brussels I (recast). It then considers what is a harmful event when considering specific types of claims: economic loss, damaged or defective goods, personal injury claims, intellectual property claims, actions for inducing breach of contract as well as other types of claims. For guidance on the general principles that apply when dealing with tort and delict claims under the regulation, see Practice Note: E&W Brussels I (recast)—tort and delict claims (art 7(2)) [Archived]. For guidance when dealing with contract claims under the regulation, see Practice Note: E&W Brussels I (recast)—contract claims (art 7(1)) [Archived]. Impact of UK’s departure from the EU Following exit day (ie 31 January 2020), the UK became a third state in respect...

SAYE—companies which qualify to operate an SAYE scheme

SAYE—companies which qualify to operate an SAYE scheme This Practice Note covers the following topics: • the law governing eligibility for companies to operate a save as you earn (SAYE) scheme • requirements and timing • the aims of the SAYE legislation • the legislative requirements for shares under SAYE schemes, including: ◦ requirement for shares to form part of ordinary share capital ◦ issues for group companies ◦ issues for a company which is controlled by another company ◦ issues for a company which is owned or controlled by a consortium ◦ issues for a company which is controlled by an unlisted company ◦ issues for jointly owned companies ◦ when is a company listed on a recognized stock exchange? ◦ fully paid up and redeemable shares, and ◦ requirements if there is more than one class of ordinary shares • checks and declarations regarding the shares, and • references to shares in the SAYE scheme For further information on SAYE schemes generally, see Practice Note:...

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Tax disclosure—bond issue offering document

United Kingdom Taxation General The summary set out below describes certain taxation matters of the United Kingdom based on the Issuer’s understanding of current law and HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) published practice as at the date of this document, both of which are subject to change, possibly with retrospective effect. The summary is intended as a general guide only and is not intended to be, nor should it be construed to be, tax or legal advice. The summary applies only to persons who are the absolute beneficial owners of Bonds, who hold their Bonds as investments and who are resident and, in the case of individual shareholders, domiciled in the UK for taxation purposes at all relevant times. In particular Bondholders holding their Bonds through a depositary receipt system or clearance service should note that they may...

Unapproved share option agreement—standalone deed for employee

Unapproved share option agreement—standalone deed for employee This AGREEMENT is made on [insert date of execution of the share option agreement] Parties 1 [insert name of company whose shares are being granted under option] (registered number [insert registered number of company]) whose registered office is at [insert registered address of company] (the Company);[and] 2 [insert name of option holder] of [insert address of option holder] (the Option Holder) [and] 3 [[insert name of grantor (if different from company)] of [insert address of grantor] (the Grantor)] Background (A) [The Company has agreed to grant to the Option Holder as at the date of this Agreement an Option to acquire Shares on the terms set out in this Agreement. OR The Company and the Grantor intend that, as at the date of this Agreement, the Option Holder be granted an Option to acquire Shares on the terms set out in this Agreement.] (B) [The Company will satisfy the exercise of the Option by transferring or procuring the...

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What are the considerations when taking security from a listed company?

What are the considerations when taking security from a listed company? Can a listed company or AIM company grant security and guarantees? The considerations when taking security from a listed company, ie a company admitted to trading on the Main Market of the London Stock Exchange, or an AIM company, ie a company admitted to trading on AIM are for the most part the same as for any other limited company. Provided the articles of association do not otherwise prevent it, and any necessary steps in terms of resolutions and notifications are adhered to (see below) listed companies and AIM companies are able to provide security and guarantees. For general information about taking security, see: Taking security—overview. Are there any additional considerations when taking security or guarantees from a listed company or an AIM company? Articles of association As with all companies, the articles of association should be reviewed to ensure there are no borrowing or guarantee limits or other restrictions that would be breached by...

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Mccann Fitzgerald-led aib €1.2bn buyback set in motion

Law360, London: Dublin-based lender AIB Group plc said 8 May 2025 it has agreed to repurchase €1.2bn worth of its shares from the Irish state as it moves to further reduce the government's stake from its crisis-era financial bailout.