2023-06-20
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) issued this Master Circular to consolidate and rescind previous directions regarding schemes of arrangement by listed entities. It mandates specific pre-sanction requirements, including the submission of valuation reports, fairness opinions, and compliance reports to designated stock exchanges. The document further outlines procedural obligations for stakeholders, such as mandatory e-voting by public shareholders in certain promoter-related transactions and adherence to strict disclosure norms.