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What is the shelf prospectus and their issuance criteria under Section 31 of Companies Act?
A shelf prospectus is used by a company that is seeking to raise capital through bonds, but it shall comply with the eligibility criteria to do so. A company can be eligible if it fulfills the below-given criteria.
Minimum Valuation: The company should have a valuation that must exceed Rs. 5,000 crores.
Dematerialization Agreement: For dematerialization of securities a formal agreement with SEBI is mandatory.
Credit Rating Requirement: The issued bonds should possess a credit rating of AA- or higher.
Clean Regulatory History: There should not be any existing pending regulatory action against the promoters or directors of the company.
Consistent Debt Repayment: The company must have a consistent track record of timely repayments of debt.
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What is an abridged prospectus?
Abridged Prospectus means the memorandum as prescribed in Form 2A under sub-section (3) of section 56 of the Companies Act, 1956. It contains all the salient features of a prospectus. It accompanies the application form of public issues.
What is the difference between shelf prospectus and prospectus?
A prospectus is a legal document that provides details about a financial security being offered to the public. A shelf prospectus is a type of prospectus that allows a company to register a security with the regulatory authority without selling the entire issue at once, enabling the company to offer securities incrementally over a period of time.
What are the Implications of Section 34 of the Companies Act?
Any company issues, distributes, or circulates a prospectus that contains information that is not true, misleading statements, or omission of material information may lead to criminal liability under Section 447 of the Companies Act, 2013. Anyone responsible for violating the said provisions can be punished with imprisonment for up to 5 years or a fine or both. Provided if it is proved that, The misstatement or omission in the prospectus was immaterial and it has not affected the Investors. It should prove that on the ground of reasonable belief, the statement in the prospectus was true and omission in it was necessary which was done with complete due diligence.
How many local companies in Pakistan?
Please check in the Ministry of Commerce in Pakistan (or Chamber of commerces) section: issuance of Trade Licences, you will get the answer. The figure is dyanamic and it is cahanging continuously as some companies fails and some new companies are registered
What is Section 73 of the Companies Act 1956?
Section 73 of the Companies Act 1956 is about the allotment of shares and debentures to be dealt with on the stock exchange. It states that every company intending to offer shares or debentures to the public by the issue of a prospectus must obtain permission from one or more recognized stock exchanges before such issue. It also lays down the conditions and penalties for accepting and repaying deposits from the public.
What is the scope of Section 91 of the Companies Act?
The power for canceling the transfer of the shares can be unseen by the closure of the register. An alternative to closing the registers is a record date. Closing the register serves to update the registers and set a deadline for the payment of dividends or the issuance of bonus shares and rights.
What are the defenses available to individuals or companies against civil liabilities under Section 35?
Individuals or companies can take the following defense by proving that- The company has taken all due diligence while preparing a prospectus. Misstatement was due to lack of knowledge i.e. unaware of the mistakes. Misstement happened because the company relied on the expert’s statement which was later found inaccurate. Issuing public Notice about the misstatement.
How are the stock issuance costs handled?
Stock issuance costs, which include expenses like underwriting fees, legal fees, and registration costs, are typically accounted for as a reduction to the additional paid-in capital in the equity section of the balance sheet. These costs are not expensed immediately but are instead deducted from the proceeds of the stock issuance. This treatment aligns with accounting standards that require these costs to be capitalized as part of the equity transaction. Consequently, the net effect is a decrease in the total proceeds recorded from the issuance of the stock.
To what an extend the claa changes section 288 of the companies's act of 1973?
TO WHAT AN EXTEND THE CLAA CHANGES SECTION 288 OF RHE COMPANIES' ACT OF 1973
Which companies can use the word limited?
Only Public Companies as defined in Section 3(i)(iv) of companies act 1956 can use word limited in their name.Private Companies sh Only Public Companies as defined in Section 3(i)(iv) of companies act 1956 can use word limited in their name.Private Companies shall use private limited at the end of their name and it is optional for the companies registered under section 25 of the Companies act 1956 to use word limited.
Can an estranged spouse be added on to wife's section 8?
Yes, if that spouse meets all criteria.
Can single male get section 8?
Yes, single males can apply for Section 8 assistance. Eligibility is based on income level and other criteria, not on gender or marital status. They must meet the income requirements and other eligibility criteria to qualify for the program.
