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Changes over time for: Cross Heading: Exceptions to right of pre-emption


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Point in time view as at 01/12/2023.
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Companies Act 2006, Cross Heading: Exceptions to right of pre-emption is up to date with all changes known to be in force on or before 11 June 2025. There are changes that may be brought into force at a future date. Changes that have been made appear in the content and are referenced with annotations.

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Exceptions to right of pre-emptionU.K.
564Exception to pre-emption right: bonus sharesU.K.
Section 561(1) (existing shareholders' right of pre-emption) does not apply in relation to the allotment of bonus shares.
565Exception to pre-emption right: issue for non-cash considerationU.K.
Section 561(1) (existing shareholders' right of pre-emption) does not apply to a particular allotment of equity securities if these are, or are to be, wholly or partly paid up otherwise than in cash.
[566Exceptions to pre-emption right: employees' share schemesU.K.
Section 561 (existing shareholders' right of pre-emption) does not apply to the allotment of equity securities that would, apart from any renunciation or assignment of the right to their allotment, be held under or allotted or transferred pursuant to an employees' share scheme.]
[566AException to pre-emption right: companies in financial difficultyU.K.
Section 561(1) (existing shareholders’ right of pre-emption) does not apply to an allotment of equity securities that is carried out as part of a compromise or arrangement sanctioned in accordance with Part 26A (arrangements and reconstructions: companies in financial difficulty).]
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