The EU Listing Act Package: Key Aspects for Primary and Secondary Capital Markets Transactions

The EU Listing Act Package comprises several legislative proposals for changes to the EU Prospectus Regulation, the EU Market Abuse Regulation, EU MiFIR and EU MiFID II, as well as the introduction of a new EU Directive on multiple-vote share structures.

The legislative proposals aim to simplify and streamline primary and secondary issuances in the capital markets, alleviate certain requirements for listed companies and, thereby, make public markets in the EU more attractive for both issuers and investors.

This briefing note summarizes some of the key amendments to the EU Prospectus Regulation and comments on its practical implications.