Modifications etc. (not altering text)
C1Pt. 6 (ss. 72-103) applied (with modifications) (1.12.2001) by S.I. 1995/1537, Sch. 4 (as amended (1.12.2001) by S.I. 2001/3649, arts. 1, 511)
(1)The competent authority may, in accordance with listing rules, discontinue the listing of any securities if satisfied that there are special circumstances which preclude normal regular dealings in them.
(2)The competent authority may, in accordance with listing rules, suspend the listing of any securities.
[F1(2A)The competent authority may discontinue under subsection (1) or suspend under subsection (2) the listing of any securities on its own initiative or on the application of the issuer of those securities.]
(3)If securities are suspended under subsection (2) they are to be treated, for the purposes of sections 96 and 99, as still being listed.
(4)This section applies to securities whenever they were admitted to the official list.
(5)If the competent authority discontinues or suspends the listing of any securities, [F2on its own initiative,] the issuer may refer the matter to the Tribunal.
Textual Amendments
F1S. 77(2A) inserted (12.7.2007) by The Regulatory Reform (Financial Services and Markets Act 2000) Order 2007 (S.I. 2007/1973), art. 5(a)
F2Words in s. 77(5) inserted (12.7.2007) by The Regulatory Reform (Financial Services and Markets Act 2000) Order 2007 (S.I. 2007/1973), art. 5(b)
Modifications etc. (not altering text)
C2S. 77(2) extended (1.12.2001) by S.I. 2001/2957, arts. 1, 8(3); S.I. 2001/3538, art. 2(1)
Commencement Information
I1S. 77 wholly in force at 1.12.2001; s. 77 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 431(2); s. 77(1)(2)(4) in force for specified purposes at 18.6.2001 by S.I. 2001/1820, art. 2, Sch.; s. 77 in force in so far as not already in force at 1.12.2001 by S.I. 2001/3538, art. 2(1)