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ARTICLE · 24 JULY 2025

Shareholder Activism

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The principal source of law governing shareholder rights and activism is the Companies Law, Cap. 113, which sets out the rights of shareholders in both public and private companies.

CyprusCorporate/Commercial Law
Agathi Zervou
Agathi Zervou
Sabina Timotheou
Sabina Timotheou
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This country-specific Q&A provides an overview of Shareholder Activism laws and regulations applicable in Cyprus.

  1. What are the principal sources of laws and regulations relating to shareholder rights and activism? Do insider trading and/or market abuse rules apply to activist activity?

    The principal source of law governing shareholder rights and activism is the Companies Law, Cap. 113, which sets out the rights of shareholders in both public and private companies. The law regulates matters such as voting rights, general meetings, directors' duties, and shareholder remedies, which are particularly relevant in the context of activist campaigns. Additionally, for public companies listed on the Cyprus Stock Exchange or on regulated markets operating in Cyprus under the freedom to provide services within the EU, the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) oversees compliance with the laws governing their operation and their corporate

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