Update on NYSE Shareholder Approval Requirements: Waiver Extension and Proposed Amendments

The New York Stock Exchange extended through March 31, 2021 the waiver of certain shareholder approval requirements applicable to related-party issuances and private placements of more than 20% of a listed company’s common stock. It has also proposed amendments to its rules that mirror these amendments. Review this article to learn about the waiver and the proposed rules.

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