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Key definition

Listing definition

What does Listing mean? Listing describes the admission of a company’s securities to the official list and, in parallel, to trading on a regulated market (e.g. the London Stock Exchange Main Market or Euronext Dublin), after meeting prescribed eligibility and disclosure standards. In the UK, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) maintains the Official List under Part 6 of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 and the Listing Rules. Admission confirms compliance with those rules and triggers continuing obligations (e.g. timely disclosure, significant transactions, and related party rules). Premium listings additionally require a sponsor and enhanced standards (including governance and free float) compared...

NYSE debt listings: SEC registration, eligibility standards, application process, fees and continuing obligations (including clawback policies) for US and foreign issuers

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Practice notes

What does this Practice Note cover?

The US New York Stock Exchange (the NYSE, or the Exchange) is the largest stock exchange globally by market capitalisation. Established in 1792, it is situated in New York City. This Practice Note considers the regulatory and procedural requirements relevant to Listing Debt Securities on the NYSE.

Reasons for listing debt securities

Issuers commonly seek a listing to access a broader universe of Investors and to meet market practice and expectations within the jurisdictions where the offering of the debt securities is conducted.

Many investors apply investment criteria that permit investment only in listed Securities, offering additional comfort on disclosure and governance obligations.
Listed securities enjoy higher status in the market, reflecting adherence to recognised disclosure and governance standards.
They also tend to be more liquid, allowing investors to exit their positions more readily if required.

Listing rules

The NYSE Listed Company Manual sets out the policies, practices and procedures for listing on the NYSE for domestic and non-US companies, and for listing equity and debt securities...

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Carol Stubblefield

Baker McKenzie

Carol B. Stubblefield is a member of the Firm’s Transactional Group in the New York office. Ms. Stubblefield represents public companies, issuers and underwriters in connection with public and private offerings of debt and equity securities. Ms. Stubblefield provides general corporate counseling and advice on disclosure matters and corporate governance matters. She advises companies on M&A transactions, including complex cross-border acquisitions and divestures. She also advises on pre- and post- transaction restructuring activities. Carol regularly advises on pro bono matters and is active in the Firm's community service efforts....

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