KUW CMA General Assemblies


On Aug. 18, KUW CMA amended provisions on assembly participation.


  • KUW CMA issued Resolution No. 104/2024 regarding the development of mechanism for participation in general assemblies of companies listed on KUW EXC (2nd phase).
  • Key Amendments
  • Amended Module 1 (Glossary), 12 (Listing Rules), 10 appendix 14 (Disclosure form).
  • The definition of the right to attend general assemblies book 1 article 1 was amended.
  • Listed companies' obligations on listed security on KUW EXC in article 10-1 updated.
  • Added article 1-11-1 stipulating that listed companies shall comply with the book 15.
  • Article 1-11-2 allows listed companies to use e-system to attend general assemblies.
  • Also added article 1-11-3 enumerating listed companies obligations towards KUW CMA.
  • Companies publish announcement on website and KUW EXC's to invite people wishing to nominate for board of directors' membership open one moth from advertisement.
  • Effectiveness
  • This resolution shall be applicable for general assemblies whose date of the right to attend is after Oct. 31, 2024, and it shall be published in the Official Gazette.
  • In Sep. 2024, KUW CMA published a new guide on general assemblies, see #226283.

Regulators KUW CMA
Entity Types Corp
Reference Res 104/2024, 8/18/2024
Functions Compliance; C-Suite; Financial; Legal; Operations; Technology
Countries Kuwait
Category
State
Products Corporate; Equity; Securities
Regions EMEA
Rule Type Final
Rule Date 8/18/2024
Effective Date 10/31/2024
Rule Id 223227
Linked to N/A
Reg. Last Update 8/18/2024
Report Section International

Last substantive update on 08/21/2024