{"id":45305,"date":"2023-06-23T11:48:05","date_gmt":"2023-06-23T09:48:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/staging.captrader.com\/glossar\/delisting\/"},"modified":"2023-06-23T11:48:05","modified_gmt":"2023-06-23T09:48:05","slug":"delisting","status":"publish","type":"glossar","link":"https:\/\/www.captrader.com\/en\/glossar\/delisting\/","title":{"rendered":"Delisting"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Stock market trading is one of the most important forms of capital procurement for companies that want to expand their business or increase their capital. The stock exchange enables companies to sell shares to the public, giving investors the opportunity to invest in the company.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">However, there are various reasons why a company may be excluded from trading. In this article you will learn more about delisting. By the end of this article, you will know why delisting happens and what impact it can have on investors and the stock market.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is delisting?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There are various reasons why a company may be excluded from trading. This has significant consequences for investors, companies and the market. It is therefore important to understand the causes, effects and preventative measures associated with delisting in order to protect your investments and make informed decisions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If a company lists its shares on a stock exchange, it is obliged to comply with certain requirements. If the company no longer meets these requirements, it can be excluded from trading on the financial market.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There are various reasons why a company may be excluded from trading. The five most common reasons are<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>1. financial problems<\/strong>If a company has financial difficulties and is unable to pay its debts or publish the required financial reports, it may be excluded from trading.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>2. non-compliance with stock exchange rules: <\/strong>Each stock exchange has its own rules and regulations that companies must adhere to in order to remain listed. If a company does not comply with these rules, the delisting process is initiated.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>3. lack of transparency: <\/strong>If a company is not transparent about its own business practices and finances, it may be excluded from stock exchange trading. All investors have the right to transparent information, and if a company does not provide this information, the respective stock exchange must react.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>4. penalties and sanctions: <\/strong>If a company violates laws or regulations and is penalized for this, there is also a risk that a delisting will take place.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>5. deliberate delisting:<\/strong> When a company decides to delist itself from the stock exchange, there can be various reasons for this. Some companies may decide to go private or merge with another company. In these cases, the company's shares may be listed on another exchange. Other companies may decide to stop trading their shares publicly altogether. This happened in October 2022, for example, when TESLA founder Elon Musk completed the approximately 44 billion dollar (44.2 billion euro) purchase of the short message service Twitter. In this process, Twitter informed the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) of its withdrawal from the stock exchange, thereby confirming the completion of the acquisition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why does delisting happen?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Delisting can be very damaging for a company and its investors. If a company is excluded from trading, this means that the shares can no longer be traded on the stock exchange. This can lead to a fall in the share price and affect investor confidence in the company.<br><br>Sometimes a company can be excluded from an exchange because it is not acting fairly or transparently. This could happen if the company is unable to meet certain requirements of the exchange. Excluding a company from trading also helps to protect the exchange by ensuring that all listed companies meet certain standards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Another reason why a company may be excluded from trading is if it moves to another exchange. A company may decide to move from one exchange to another in order to obtain better requirements and conditions. In this case, the company is excluded from trading on the original exchange before it is listed on the new exchange.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How does delisting affect investors and the stock market?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For investors, delisting can be very damaging as it restricts or even makes it impossible to trade the company's shares. If a company is excluded from trading, investors may no longer be able to sell or buy their shares, which can lead to a loss of their capital.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This can also result in a fall in the share price. Furthermore, this may also have an impact on other companies operating in the same sector.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How can delisting be avoided?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To avoid delisting, companies must ensure that they meet the requirements of the stock exchange. These include compliance with financial reporting regulations, adherence to stock exchange rules and maintaining a good financial situation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It is also important that companies monitor the market closely and react to changes. For example, if a company realizes that it is having difficulty meeting the requirements of the stock exchange, it can take action, such as finding another stock exchange to list on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Delisting and compensation: What are investors entitled to?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If a company is excluded from trading, investors may be entitled to compensation. However, this depends on the circumstances and varies from country to country.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In Germany, investors are entitled to compensation if the company is excluded from trading due to irregularities. Investors should contact their broker or bank to find out what compensation they are entitled to in the event of delisting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Delisting and selling shares: What should investors bear in mind?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If a company is suspended from trading, investors should be aware that they may no longer be able to sell their shares. In some cases, investors may be forced to sell their shares at a lower price or lose all their invested money.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It is important that investors find out about possible delisting situations at an early stage and develop a strategy to sell or hold their shares in the event of a delisting. Investors should also ensure that they sell their shares in a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.captrader.com\/en\/open-a-securities-account\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Broker account<\/a> which enables them to trade on other exchanges.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Conclusion: Delisting: causes, effects and preventive measures<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Delisting can have serious consequences for companies and investors. Companies must ensure that they meet the requirements of the stock exchange to avoid delisting. Investors need to be aware that delisting can mean that they can no longer sell their shares and, in the worst case, lose their invested capital.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As an investor, you should be aware that delisting can have different effects depending on whether it is voluntary or forced. If a company voluntarily delists, this may signal that the company may be experiencing financial difficulties or is in a restructuring phase. Investors should therefore carefully consider whether they wish to hold or sell their shares before the company is delisted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If a company is forced to delist, it can be a signal that the company was unable to meet the requirements of the stock exchange. Overall, delisting can be a complex issue, but it is important that companies and investors are aware of how it can affect them and how they can prepare for it.<\/p>","protected":false},"author":20,"featured_media":0,"template":"","class_list":["post-45305","glossar","type-glossar","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":{"blog_summary":"","blog_faq_schalter":"nein","faq_uberschrift":"","blog_faq_loop":null},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.captrader.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/glossar\/45305","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.captrader.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/glossar"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.captrader.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/glossar"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.captrader.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/20"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.captrader.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=45305"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}