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FAQ 16.2

Withdrawal of listing

 

16.2

In a take-over offer situation pursuant to the Take-Overs and Mergers Code, other than those effected by way of a scheme of arrangement, compromise, amalgamation or selective capital reduction

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(a)when can a listed corporation withdraw its listing status?

​In a take-over offer situation pursuant to the Take-Overs and Mergers Code, other than those effected by way of a scheme of arrangement, compromise, amalgamation or selective capital reduction, a listed corporation may withdraw its listing from the Official List of Bursa Securities when 90% or more of its listed shares (excluding treasury shares) are held by one shareholder either individually or jointly with associates of the said shareholder and the listed corporation has announced the offeror's intention not to maintain the listed corporation's listing status.

(b)must a listed corporation seek shareholder approval pursuant to Rule 16.06 of the ACE LR to withdraw its listing status?

​No, a withdrawal of listing by a listed corporation in this situation is not subject to Rule 16.06 of the ACE LR and as such, no specific shareholder approval is required for the withdrawal.