Glossary
Swedish capital markets in plain English.
Terms that often appear in the same meeting but are governed by different rules, contracts and marketplaces. Each explanation covers what the term means and what a company needs to do in practice.
A–Z
Twelve concepts to start with.
The glossary is general guidance. Always check the linked primary source and the current rules for the marketplace and transaction concerned.
Certified Adviser
A practical explanation of the Certified Adviser’s role for companies on Nasdaq First North Growth Market.
Read the explanation ↗02MAR
The EU Market Abuse Regulation and its practical effect on disclosure by Swedish listed companies.
Read the explanation ↗03Rights issue
How a Swedish rights issue works, from corporate approval and subscription rights to allocation and registration.
Read the explanation ↗04Warrant
Subscription warrants in Swedish companies: future share subscription rights, terms, approvals and dilution.
Read the explanation ↗05Prospectus
Prospectuses for public offers and regulated-market admissions: content, approval and project management in Sweden.
Read the explanation ↗06Information memorandum
The difference between an information memorandum and an EU prospectus in Swedish listings and capital raises.
Read the explanation ↗07Liquidity provider
The function, agreement and limitations of a liquidity provider in a Swedish listed company’s share.
Read the explanation ↗08Observation status
What exchange observation status means, when it may be used and how an issuer should communicate about it.
Read the explanation ↗09Distribution requirements
Shareholder distribution, free float and why the marketplace requirement must be monitored after admission.
Read the explanation ↗10Lock-up
Lock-up arrangements in listings and capital raises: restricted transfers and the limits of the commitment.
Read the explanation ↗11ETC
Exchange Traded Commodities: underlying exposure, collateral and structural risk.
Read the explanation ↗12ETN
Exchange Traded Notes: how the debt security tracks an underlying reference and the risks created by its structure.
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