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ARTICLE · 14 FEBRUARY 2013

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A summary of all the issues relating to the equity capital markets law in Switzerland.

SwitzerlandCorporate/Commercial Law
Alexander Nikitine
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A Q&A guide to equity capital markets law in Switzerland.

The Q&A gives an overview of main equity markets/exchanges, regulators and legislation, listing requirements, offering structures, advisers, prospectus/offer document, marketing, bookbuilding, underwriting, timetables, stabilisation, tax, continuing obligations and de-listing.

To compare answers across multiple jurisdictions visit the Capital Markets Country Q&A tool.

This Q&A is part of the PLC multi-jurisdictional guide to capital markets law. For a full list of jurisdictional

Q&As visit www.practicallaw.com/capitalmarkets-mjg.

Main equity markets/exchanges

1. What are the main equity markets/exchanges in your jurisdiction? Outline the main market activity and deals in the past year.

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