Securities and Futures Act (SFA): Primary legislation governing securities offerings, market conduct, disclosure requirements, and licensing requirements in Singapore. Essential for structuring the SEPA's securities aspects.
Companies Act: Fundamental legislation covering share issuance provisions, capital maintenance rules, directors' duties, and corporate governance requirements for Singapore companies.
MAS Guidelines and Regulations: Regulatory framework established by the Monetary Authority of Singapore that provides specific guidelines for financial instruments and securities transactions.
SGX Listing Rules: If the company is listed, Singapore Exchange rules governing listed companies' obligations and requirements for equity-related transactions.
Code of Corporate Governance: Guidelines for corporate governance practices in Singapore, important for ensuring proper corporate decision-making in equity transactions.
Contract Act: Legislation governing general contractual principles in Singapore, fundamental for the basic structure and enforceability of the agreement.
Financial Advisers Act: Regulations governing financial advisory services, relevant if financial advisory services are involved in the SEPA arrangement.
AML/CFT Regulations: Anti-Money Laundering and Countering Financing of Terrorism regulations to ensure compliance in financial transactions.
Personal Data Protection Act: Legislation governing the collection, use, and disclosure of personal data, relevant for handling confidential information in the agreement.
Registration Requirements: Various filing and registration obligations with relevant Singapore authorities for equity purchase agreements.
Disclosure Obligations: Requirements for transparent disclosure of material information related to the equity purchase arrangement.
Prospectus Requirements: Rules governing the need for and possible exemptions from prospectus requirements for equity offerings in Singapore.
Share Issuance Limits: Regulatory limits and requirements governing the issuance of new shares by Singapore companies.
Foreign Ownership Restrictions: Regulations governing foreign ownership of shares in Singapore companies, if applicable to the transaction.
Competition Law: Competition law considerations that may affect equity purchase arrangements, particularly for larger transactions.
