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From the magazine SZW-RSDA 1/2017 | S. 3-24 The following page is 3

Kernfragen der Aktienrechtsrevision

On November 23, 2016, the Federal Council published its proposal for a revised law on companies limited by shares. This article deals with four key aspects of the proposed revision.

First, it addresses the proposed amendments regar­ding the capital structure. The authors thereby focus on the rules for capital increases, decreases and the possibility to introduce a so called «capital band».

Second, it sets out the proposed changes with respect to corporate governance, in particular the adoption of the ordinance against excessive compensation in listed companies into federal law and the new rules on gender diversity.

Third, it deals with the proposed changes on shareholder lawsuits, especially with the difficulties arising from collective actions.

Finally, the article covers the proposed rules on the duties to act in case of imminent insolvency.

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