OFS-4.3.2

Past version: Effective from 01 Jan 2014 to 31 Mar 2014
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For public offerings, the following additional requirements and documentation are required:

(a) A draft of the summary prospectus to be published in two daily local newspapers, one in Arabic and the other in English, at least 5 days before the start of the offering period;
(b) If the offer is subject to the listing requirements, the issuer or lead manager must provide information on the listing arrangements and information on the designated listing agent if different from the lead manager;
(c) If, in addition to listing on a licensed exchange, the offer will be listed on an exchange outside the Kingdom of Bahrain, a copy of the approval of the relevant regulator within that jurisdiction;
(d) If the offer will be made in countries other than the Kingdom of Bahrain, a copy of such other country's regulatory approval for such offer;
(e) If the securities under the proposed offer are already listed on an exchange, details of the current listing requirements and performance of the securities;
(f) If the securities under the proposed offer have been placed through private placement prior to the date of submission of application, full details about such placement;
(g) Draft or proof print of any application form to subscribe or purchase the securities;
(h) A copy of the draft or any temporary document of title proposed to be issued; and
(i) For initial public offerings, initial offer for sale of securities and foreign listings, the issuer is required to provide the CBB with a draft of agreements or contracts related to the depositing of securities and registration arrangements.
January 2014