SEBI likely to revise delisting regulations soon

09 Dec 2013 Evaluate

In order to harmonize delisting norms with other regulations, including the new Companies Act, 2013 and takeover and buyback norms, capital markets regulator, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) is likely to revise its delisting regulations soon to make it easier for publicly listed companies looking to go private, while safeguarding the interest of minority shareholders. SEBI had put in place present delisting regulations in 2009, which facilitate listed company to remove its securities from a stock exchange with promoters buying out shares held by minority shareholders.  

Presently, an internal committee of the SEBI is working on the possible changes that are required in the delisting norms. It is also organizing meetings with industry bodies and various companies to make delisting norms easier and cost-effective for them. Furthermore, SEBI has noted that comments can be sought from the general public and other stakeholders depending on the panel's recommendations.

The changes in SEBI's delisting norms are being considered to remove major issues for companies related to offer price at which promoters are required to buy out the shares of public shareholders. The market regulator will also make the processes cost-effective and easier for cases when promoters are forced to delist their companies on account of factors like long-running trading suspension, persistent losses, and major violations to regulations. The companies are also required to get delisted in the event of their public shareholding falling below minimum threshold limits at 10 percent for public sector companies and 25 percent for private sector companies.

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