• PD-1.1 PD-1.1 Introduction

    • PD-1.1.1

      The purpose of this Chapter is to set out the CBB's requirements relating to the disclosure of information in the annual audited financial statements and the Annual Report of all licensees. This Chapter also refers to the Bahrain Commercial Companies Law (as amended) and the Rulebook of the licensed exchange relating to public disclosure and reporting requirements.

      January 2014

    • PD-1.1.2

      For the purpose of this Module, the following definitions apply:

      (a) 'Interest in the shares' includes, but is not be limited to, direct and/or indirect ownership of such shares, the right of voting associated with such shares, the right to receive dividends payable on such shares, and/or any right, regardless of the form thereof, to purchase (or otherwise acquire an interest in) such shares at any time;
      (b) 'Audited financial statements' refers to the financial statements required under International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and/or Accounting and Auditing Organisation for Islamic Financial Institutions (AAOIFI); and
      (c) 'Annual Report' refers to the document which contains the full audited financial statements and accompanying notes as well as any accompanying commentary by the senior officials of the company.
      January 2014