1. THE ORIGINAL LISTING PROCEDURE CO-ORDINATING THE REGISTRATION AND LISTING PROCESS
Richard L. Nevins and Janet T. Taylor, Baker & McKenzie, New York
Introduction
Phases of a registered public offering and NYSE listing
NYSE original listing standards
NYSE confidential review of eligibility
NYSE listingb application
Registration with the US Securities and Exchange Commission
Contents of the registration statement and prospectus
The marketing process
Continuing obligations incident to NYSE listing
Conclusion
2. LISTING OF NON-US COMPANIES ON THE NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE
Sara Hanks and Srinandan R. Kasi, Rogers & Wells, New York
Introduction
NYSE eligibility requirements
The process of listing on the NYSE
Ongoing compliance in connection with listing on the NYSE
Conclusion
3. THE LISTING OF DEBT SECURITIES
Edward S. Best, Mayer, Brown & Platt, Chicago
Introduction
Listing standards
Listing process
Listing fees
Consequences of listing
4. LISTING SPONSORED ADRS ON THE NYSE
Dori A. Flanagan, The Bank of New York, New York
Overview
Listing on the NYSE
5. THE NON-US COMPANY'S OBLIGATION TO DISCLOSE MATERIAL INFORMATION TO THE PUBLIC: TALKING TO ANALYSTS, SHAREHOLDERS AND THE PRESS
Andrew Varney, Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson,Washington DC
Introduction
Disclosure policy
Definition of material information
Forward-looking statements
Disclosure procedure
Prevention of selective disclosure
Dealing with rumours or unusual market activity
6. SEC REPORTING OBLIGATIONS
Ralph A. Siciliano, Newman Tannenbaum Helpern Syracuse & Hirschtritt, New York
Introduction and summary
Registration statements required under the Exchange Act with respect to securities listed on the NYSE
Periodic reporting requirements under the Exchange Act
Reporting obligations pertaining to the sale of securities by issuers and their affiliates
7. ADOPTING US GENERALLY ACCEPTED ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES: A GUIDE FOR NON-US ISSUERS
Teresa E. Iannaconi, KPMG Peat Marwick, New York
Introduction
Significance of foreign private issuer status
Financial reporting requirements under US GAAP and the US securities regulations
Special provisions of Regulation S-X that apply to foreign issuers
Reconciliation of financial statements of foreign private issuers to US GAAP
Reconciliation of financial reporting under international accounting
Multi-jurisdictional disclosure system
Conclusion
8. BERMUDA COMPANIES ON THE NYSE
Michael J. Spurling, Appleby, Spurling & Kempe, Hong Kong
Introduction
The Bermuda elements of a public offering
Special considerations and requirements
Conclusion
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