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P A R I S - T O K Y O - S I N G A P O R E - D U B A I
LISTING AND DUAL LISTING
IN SINGAPORE
Singapore Exchange Securities Trading Limited
NYSE Euronext Paris
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Singapore - Leading Asian
Investment Centre
Strategically situated in the
heart of Southeast Asia,
Singapore is recognised today
as a key global financial centre
that serves vibrant markets in
the Asia-Pacific Region and the
rest of the world.
WHY LIST ON SINGAPORE EXCHANGE SECURITIES TRADING LIMITED (SGX)
Active Retail Investors’
Participation
SGX saw resurgence of IPOs
in 2010 and recorded 39 new
IPOs in 2010, being a 34%
increase from 2009 (29 IPOs in
2009). Its IPO market
capitalisation in 2010 is almost
five-fold of 2009 (S$51 billion
in 2010, S$10.4 billion in 2009).
There has also been strong
retail investors participation
in the recent IPOs.
WHY
SGX?
Active Retail Investors’
Participation
Singapore - Leading Asian
Investment Centre
SGX - Most International Listing Venue
in Asia
Active Retail Investors’ Participation
Singapore retail investors can subscribe for IPOs via 2,000 ATMs Strong retail participation in recent IPOs
Company Amount
Raised
(US$mn)
Public
Offer Size
(US$mn)
Retail
(Public Offer Only)
Subscription Rate
Retail
Subscription
Amount (US$mn)
HUTCHINSON PORT HOLDINGS 5,454 187 2x 281
GLOBAL LOGISTIC PROP LIMITED 2,111 154 11x 1,689
MAPLETREE INDUSTRIAL TRUST 427 76 28x 2,108
SABANA SHARI’AH COMPLIANT TRUST
404 60 12x 739
CACHE LOGISTICS TRUST 304 26 20x 525
SRI TRANG AGRO-INDUSTRY PUBLIC COMPANY LIMITED
264 19 1x 21
TIGER AIRWAYS HOLDING LIMITED 198 13 23x 306
Source: Company announcements
* Thai-listed and subsequent dual primary listing SGX; currently at premium to offer price
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SGX – ASIA'S MOST
INTERNATIONAL LISTING VENUE
As an international exchange and listing
hub, SGX has been the preferred choice
of many global companies with foreign
origins. As at the end of 2010, 321 out of
782 listed companies were from overseas
(China, Japan, Korea, South East Asia,
Australia, India and Europe). 41% of the
listed companies on SGX are overseas
companies (compared to 1.2% in Hong
Kong and 0.5% in Tokyo), contributing
to 47% of the total market capitalisation.
Prominent companies with secondary or
dual primary listings on SGX include
Jardine Matheson Holdings (UK), SP
AusNet (Australia), STX Pan Ocean
(Korea), Sri Trang Agro Industry
(Thailand), Malaysia Smelting
Corporation (Malaysia), Prudential Plc
(UK) and Golden Ocean Group
(Norway). The secondary listing market
on SGX accounts for about 26.7% of the
market capitalisation.
SGX also boasts a diverse set of
industries, ranging from Marine and Oil
& Gas Services, Financials, Real Estate,
Infrastructure, Healthcare, Resources &
Commodities.
"41% of the listed
companies on SGX are
overseas companies
(compared to 1.2% in
Hong Kong and 0.5% in
Tokyo), contributing to
47% of the total market
capitalisation."
Source: Singapore Exchange
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LISTING ON SGX
Main Board
The Main Board is the premier market for
the listing and trading of shares on the
SGX. It features established companies
which meet its quantitative entry criteria
(see Appendix). The Main Board is under
the direct regulation and supervision of
SGX.
Catalist
On the other hand, the Catalist serves as a
complementary fundraising and trading platform
with more flexible regulations for smaller fast
growing companies. While the Catalist is regulated
by SGX as well, it is supervised by Sponsors
approved by SGX. However, SGX retains the
power to discipline Catalist companies when there
is a breach of the regulations.
An issuer may list on either of SGX's markets: Main Board and Catalist.
LISTING OPTIONS FOR ISSUERS LISTED ON EURONEXT / ALTERNEXT /
MARCHE LIBRE
•Dual Listing of the securities on Euronext/Alternext/Marche Libre and SGX
Dual Listing
•Listing of the securities of a Carve-out on SGXCarve Out
•Delisting from Euronext/Alternext/Marche Libre followed by re-listing on SGX
Delisting
Catalist
On the other hand, the Catalist serves as a
complementary fundraising and trading
platform with more flexible regulations for
smaller fast growing companies. While the
Catalist is regulated by SGX as well, it is
supervised by Sponsors approved by SGX.
However, SGX retains the power to
discipline Catalist companies when there is
a breach of the regulations.
SGX LISTING
Mainboard 1) Regulatory approach:
Exchange-regulated
Exchange-supervised market
2) Method of Listing:
By way of introduction
Offer of securities
3) Types of companies
Established companies
(quantitative entry – c.f.
Appendix)
Catalist 1) Regulatory approach:
Exchange-regulated
Sponsor-supervised market
2) Method of Listing:
Offer of securities
3) Types of companies
Fast growing companies (no quantitative entry criteria – c.f. Appendix)
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In the event of a carve-out, an issuer will transfer a group of assets (i.e. the assets and liabilities of a particular branch of activity) to a subsidiary and in exchange, receive securities issued by the transferee company. The subsidiary will apply to list its securities on one of the SGX’s boards as a primary listing by way of an IPO which can be done by an issue of new shares or an offer of existing shares to the public. The issuer will remain listed on Euronext/Alternext/Marche Libre and subject to French law and regulations; its subsidiary will be listed on one of the SGX’s boards and subject to Singapore law and regulations.
The issuer will delist from Euronext/ Alternext/Marche Libre in accordance to French law and regulations. Thereafter, the issuer will apply to list its securities on one of the SGX’s boards as a primary listing by way of an IPO which can be done by an issue of new shares or an offer of existing shares to the public. Once the issuer is delisted from Euronext/Alternext/Marche Libre and upon satisfaction of the listing requirements (see Appendix), it will apply to list its securities on one of SGX boards by launching an IPO.
1) DUAL LISTING
2) CARVE OUT
3) DELISTING
Listed on Euronext
/Alternext/ Marche Libre
Issuer
Carve Out
Subsidiary Issuer
Transfer of assets to
subsidiary
Listing of carve out
Listed on Euronext
/Alternext/
Marche Libre
(1) (2)
Issuer
Listed on Euronext
/Alternext / Marche Libre
Subsidiary
Listed on Main Board
/ Catalist
(3)
Issuer
Delist and List
Listed on Main Board
/ Catalist
Issuer
Listed on Euronext
/Alternext/ Marche Libre
Listed on Euronext
Alternext/ Marche Libre
Listed on (i) Main Board (primary & secondary); (ii) Catalist (primary)
Issuer
Listed on Euronext
Alternext/ Marche Libre
Dual Listing
Issuer
vary any such conditions or impose additional conditions or criteria.
Besides boosting the public profile in Asia, dual listing on SGX will provide ready access to capital from the region. The enlarged size and diversity of shareholder base may also boost liquidity and valuation, particularly when the business of the issuer is more favoured in the region.
Issuers may list on the SGX either by way of (a) a primary listing (On Main Board or Catalist); or (b) a secondary listing (On Main Board only).
Primary listing: Euronext/Alternext/Marche Libre and SGX will be considered as the issuer’s "home exchange". Both the laws and listing regulations of France and Singapore will have to be complied with in full.
Secondary listing: Euronext remains the issuer’s "home exchange" and the issuer will only be required to comply with a limited set of listing regulations under SGX. For example, unlike a primary listing, controlling shareholders, executive directors of the issuer and their associates will not be subject to a moratorium on dealings with their shares in the issuer.
Upon admission to the Official list of the SGX, the issuer will have a dual listing on both Euronext/Alternext/Marche Libre (as the case may be)
may be) and SGX and consequently, its securities may be traded on both markets. The issuer may thereafter raise funds in both markets. SGX has the absolute discretion concerning the admission (and removal) of an issuer and may approve the applications for listing unconditionally or subject to conditions, and has the right to additional
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Mainboard Catalist
Scenario 1 Scenario 2 Scenario 3
An issuer must also satisfy one of the following 3 scenarios:
Quantitative Criteria
Cumulative consolidated pre-tax profit of at least $7.5 million for the last three years, and a minimum pre-tax profit of $1 million for each of those three years
Cumulative consolidated pre-tax profit of at least $7.5 million for the last three years, and a minimum pre-tax profit of $1 million for each of those three years
Cumulative consolidated pre-tax profit of at least $7.5 million for the last three years, and a minimum pre-tax profit of $1 million for each of those three years
No criteria set by the SGX
Sponsors use their own criteria, usually following industry standards.
The SGX may publish specific additional or other criteria for different types of listing applicants.
Shareholding Spread 25% of issued shares in the hands of at least 500 shareholders (for market
capitalisation > S$300 million, shareholding spread will vary between 12-20%).
500 shareholders worldwide in the case of a secondary listing
At least 15% of issued shares in the hands of at least 200 shareholders
Operating Track Record
3 years NA NA
No operating track record record requirement set by SGX
Sponsors will require healthy and clean track records by industry standards
Financial Position and liquidity
Healthy financial position
Settlement of all debts owed to the group by its directors, substantial shareholders and companies controlled by the directors and substantial shareholders
Healthy financial position
Settlement of all debts owed to the group by its directors, substantial shareholders and companies controlled by the directors and substantial shareholders (except affiliates)
Directors and Management
Compliance with corporate governance standards
Management must have requisite expertise (assessed on a case by case basis). Minimum of 2 non-executive directors on issuer’s board which are independent and free of any material business or financial connection with the issuer
At least 2 independent directors, resident in Singapore, for foreign issuers
Compliance with corporate governance standards
Management must have requisite expertise (assessed on a case by case basis). Minimum of 2 non-executive directors on issuer’s board which are independent and free of any material business or financial connection with the issuer
At least 1 independent director, resident in Singapore, for foreign issuers
Listing Review Exchange
Sponsor: sponsors are companies specialized in corporate finance and compliance advisory work. They are authorized and regulated by the SGX through strict admission and continuing obligation rules
The sponsor is not approved by the exchange and is not subject to SGX rules
The sponsor submits the listing application and the supportive documents on behalf of the company but does not assume any supervisory role after the IPO (compliance with SGX rules)
SGX directly supervises the company with the power to discipline
The sponsor must be approved by the SGX and is subject to SGX rules.
The company is listed based on the sponsor’s assessment that it is suitable
After the IPO, the company must retain a sponsor at all times.
The sponsor ensures that the company complies with SGX rules and advises the company on such issues (supervisory role). SGX retains the power to discipline the company.
Additional requirements for Property Development Companies
A property investment/development company applying for admission to the Official List must also meet the following requirements:—
(1) Minimum Leasehold Period
Properties that have remaining leases of less than 30 years must not, in aggregate, account for more than 50% of the group's operating profits for the past three years. If the property is located in a jurisdiction outside Singapore, the Exchange may require or accept a different remaining length of lease as a basis for this rule.
(2) Independence Of Valuer
An issuer must appoint an independent valuer to conduct a valuation of all its principal freehold and leasehold properties. The Exchange may require an issuer to appoint a second valuer to conduct a valuation on the properties.
(3) Valuation Report
The valuation report must state the effective date at which the properties are valued, which should not be more than six months from the date of the application for listing.
Alternative requirements for Life Science Companies
A life science company that cannot meet the requirements in relation to the
Quantitative Criteria or Financial Position and Liquidity may list its equity securities on the Main Board if it fulfills the following conditions:
(a) has successfully raised funds from institutional investors, accredited investors as defined in the Securities and Futures Act or such relevant persons prior to its IPO, not less than 6 months prior to the date of the listing application;
(b) meets the market capitalisation requirement in Scenario 3 of the Quantitative Criteria;
(c) has as its primary reason for listing, the use of proceeds of the IPO to bring identified products to commercialisation;
(d) demonstrates that it has a three-year record of operations in laboratory research and development and submit to SGX the following:
(1) details of patents granted or details of progress of patent applications; (2) the successful completion of, or the successful progression of, significant
testing of the effectiveness of its products; and (3) the relevant expertise and experience of its key management and technical
staff; and
(e) has available working capital that is sufficient for its present requirements and for at least 12 months after listing.
N.A.
APPENDIX - LISTING REQUIREMENTS
Paris91, rue du Faubourg
Saint Honoré75008 Paris
Tel. : +33 (0) 1 55 73 20 20Fax : +33 (0) 1 55 73 20 21
Tokyo3F, 3-22-1 Toranomon,
Minato-kuTokyo 105-0001
Tel. : +81 3 54 03 91 21Fax. : +81 3 54 03 91 22
DubaiSuite 415, Liberty House
DIFC, DubaiUnited Arab Emirates
Tel. : +971 4 32 777 08Fax : +971 4 32 777 04
Singapore35 Ann Siang RoadSingapore 069714
Tel. : +65 65 57 20 20Fax : +65 65 57 25 25
www.cvml.com
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