Listing Document Simplification Guide
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The Exchange published the Guidance Letter HKEX-GL86-16 “Guide on Producing Simplified Listing Documents Relating to Equity Securities for New Applications” (the Listing Document Simplification Guide) to reinforce the importance of listing documents being clear, concise and in plain language. All applicants should comply with the Listing Document Simplification Guide. |
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The Listing Document Simplification Guide is divided into four parts: |
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General guidance on producing a clear and concise listing document; |
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Consolidated and updated version of a number of guidance letters on disclosure in listing documents, mostly included under the title “Simplification Series” (Consolidated Guidance); |
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guidance on the disclosure in “Summary of the Constitution and Laws of Place of Incorporation” section of listing documents; and |
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the circumstances where suspension of vetting of an application may apply. |
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