Re-registering a Private Company as a Public Company
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Company Law
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- Length:
- 30 minutes of audio
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- Course Aims:
This podcast aims to give the listener an overview of the procedure as outlined in the 2006 Companies Act of converting a privately held company into a public company limited by shares.
The podcast will start off by looking at the practical issues a company should consider before undertaking an initial offing of shares to the public. It will then look at the court-approved procedure under the 2006 Companies Act and briefly introduce the different markets on which a public company may list.
- Outcomes:
- After completing the course you will:
- Understand the differences between a public and a private company;
- Be aware of the advantages and disadvantages involved in converting to a public company;
- Know the legislation that applies when re-registering a private company as a public one;
- Understand the process of re-registration from a practical standpoint;
- Appreciate the investment options available to a public company.
- Level:
- Beginner
- Classification:
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Practical Guide
- Sources and References:
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- Companies Act 1985 Companies Act 2006.
In this CPDcast Jenisa Thumbadoo explains the procedure for re-registering a private company as a public company under the Companies Act 2006. In addition to examining the legislation, an outline of the practical steps a company should take is considered.
Podcast last reviewed: 2011-03-28
