Sometimes a reorganisation will be more complex than a simple share for share exchange. The ‘paper for paper’ rules relating to share for share exchanges (discussed in the Share for share exchange guidance note) are therefore extended to deal with reconstructions. What constitutes a scheme of reconstruction is discussed in detail below.

Relief is available to shareholders where there is a reconstruction involving the issue of shares and then also either a scheme of arrangement with the members or the transfer of a business. These are considered in more detail below.

More complicated reconstructions are also used when a demerger process is being undertaken. These are discussed in the demergers series of guidance notes, see the Demergers ― overview guidance note as a starting point.