The ECM Exchange
Hosted by John Hutchinson, our Equity Capital Markets experts examine the latest issues facing company directors and boards, including preparing for AGMs, ESG issues, cleansing notices and shareholder activism.
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John Hutchinson, Michelle Eastwell and Sevan Gore discuss cleansing notices, which are an important part of any capital raising toolkit. What is a cleansing notice, when would you use one and what happens if there is a breach of any of the cleansing notice requirements?
Environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues are a big topic in corporate life but have particular importance for listed entities, given the public nature of ESG disclosures, investor interest and the potential for regulatory and class action risk. John Hutchinson, Julian Hammond and Vanessa Murphy discuss the change in ESG emphasis from regulators, what to do if your company receives a notice about ESG-related issues, and why bluewashing is the next issue on the horizon.
With companies gearing up for AGM season, John Hutchinson and Deborah Chew discuss how to best prepare for AGMs, including whether meetings will be in-person, virtual or hybrid, typical resolutions and areas of possible controversy.
