How will listed companies be acquired? - Draft law, for consultation/ Aims for fair prices and equality for shareholders
New changes have been proposed to the law that regulates the acquisition and control of listed companies in Albania. These are companies that sell shares publicly and can be acquired by large investors, domestic or foreign.
The bill aims to bring Albanian rules into line with those of the European Union. Authorities say this is necessary to increase market confidence and make Albania more attractive for investment.
Essentially, the law is about protecting citizens who own shares, even when they own a small amount. If a company or investor wants to buy a majority of shares and take control, it must make an equal offer to all shareholders and at a fair price.
One of the main changes is that if the buyer pays more for some shares during the offering, then the same price must be paid to all. This is done to avoid collusion and to ensure equality.
The bill also increases transparency. Anyone making an offer must clearly explain how much they are paying, why the price is there, and how it was calculated. The final decision on whether to accept the offer rests with shareholders, not boards of directors.
The Financial Supervisory Authority receives more power to oversee the process and intervene when there are abuses or unusual situations. Also, procedures are simplified for foreign investors, as documents approved in European Union countries will be recognized in Albania.
According to the government, the law does not entail any costs for the state budget, but is expected to help develop the capital market and bring the country closer to European standards.
Some of the rules will enter into force immediately, while others will be implemented when Albania joins the European Union.
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