An Examination of Preference Share Issuance by Companies Listed on the Malta Stock Exchange
Journal Title: Journal of Corporate Governance, Insurance, and Risk Management - Year 2024, Vol 11, Issue 1
Abstract
This investigation addresses the issuance of preference shares by companies listed on the Malta Stock Exchange (MSE), identifying key determinants and obstacles associated with these initiatives. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 27 stakeholders, including representatives from 23 MSE-listed companies (MLCs), one MSE official, two stockbrokers, and an advisor from a leading global accounting firm. An evaluation of the financial distress faced by issuers prior to the issuance of preference shares was also undertaken. Despite the establishment of the MSE in 1992, preference shares have been issued by only two listed companies, indicating their minimal utilization as financial instruments within the Maltese market. The findings reveal that preference shares are primarily issued to meet financing needs, support corporate expansion, prevent control dilution, capitalize on favorable market conditions, maintain balanced capital structures, and enhance debt capacity. However, several barriers hinder the issuance of preference shares, including limitations inherent to the Maltese capital market, low investor interest, perceived complexity, and a general lack of understanding regarding this hybrid financial instrument. The study underscores the necessity for improved educational efforts concerning preference shares and elucidates the distinctive characteristics of the local market.
Authors and Affiliations
Lauren Ellul, Bernice Manché, Peter J. Baldacchino, Norbert Tabone, Simon Grima
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