In a statement, the Saudi Capital Markets Authority called on all stakeholders and participants in the financial markets to express their opinions on the project to regulate the direct listing of subsidiaries of companies listed on major markets for a period of 30 calendar days, ending on 8 May 1447, corresponding to 27 March 2026.
reduce costs
This project aims to enable subsidiaries of companies listed on major markets to list their shares directly on major markets without going through the initial public offering process.This project aims to shorten the time and procedures required for listing on the Saudi financial market and reduce costs, as well as expand investment opportunities in the Saudi financial market, contributing to market deepening and strengthening the diversification of investment products, while maintaining a high level of transparency and protecting investors’ rights.
Disclosure efforts
The proposed project emphasizes the importance of adhering to proper disclosure by regulating the requirements for stock registration in major markets, including the filing of registration documents with authorities. The project also included regulating the information that must be included in the aforementioned registration documents, including clarifying the mechanism for determining the benchmark stock price and explaining the risks arising from this mechanism.
The Saudi Capital Markets Authority has issued a statement inviting all stakeholders, stakeholders and participants in the financial markets to express their views on the draft regulations on the direct listing of subsidiaries of companies listed on major markets for a period of 30 calendar days until 8 Shawwal 1447 AH corresponding to March 27, 2026.
cost reduction
The proposed project aims to allow subsidiaries of companies listed on the main market to list their shares directly on the main market without going through the initial public offering process, thereby shortening the time and procedures and reducing costs for listing on the Saudi financial market. Furthermore, it will provide more investment opportunities to the Saudi financial market, contributing to market deepening and strengthening the diversification of investment products, while maintaining a high level of transparency and protecting investor rights.
Disclosure efforts
The proposed project emphasizes the importance of adhering to proper disclosure by regulating the requirements for stock registration in major markets, including the filing of registration documents with authorities. This project will also include organizing the information that will need to be included in the aforementioned registration documents, such as clarifying the mechanism for determining the benchmark stock price and outlining the risks associated with this mechanism.
