9 April, 2020
On January 30 2020, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared that the coronavirus (officially named COVID-19) outbreak constituted a public health emergency of international concern. The full impact of the outbreak and the resulting precautionary measures around the world remains to be seen but will likely have several implications on business operations, particularly for the travel, financial services and professional services industries, manufacturing facilities and supply chains. Companies will need to consider their obligations in response to government announcements, the level of business disruption, and other commercial risks arising from the coronavirus.
In this article, Baker McKenzie lawyers consider the immediate impact on capital markets, including contractual implications for securities offerings, ongoing disclosure requirements, practical effects, and the approaches of stock exchanges and regulators around the world.
You can also stay up to date with further developments at our Coronavirus Resource Center.
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For further information, please contact:
Adam B. Farlow, Baker & McKenzie
adam.farlow@bakermckenzie.com
