CapLaw-2024-83

  • Observations on the Current System of Major Shareholder Disclosure in Switzerland and its Planned Expansion

    The Swiss system for major shareholder disclosures requires investors to report holdings crossing thresholds (e.g., 3%, 5%, 10%) within four trading days. While these disclosures can significantly impact stock prices, the system is complex and prone to errors, partly due to intricate rules and limited guidance from disclosure offices. Violations are treated as misdemeanors, punishable…

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    Matthias Courvoisier

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    Yves Mauchle

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