In a rights issue, existing shareholders have pre-emptive rights to subscribe for new shares; these rights can be restricted so that shares are sold to investors. For listed companies, a rights issue requires a prospectus and a use of proceeds report.
Related terms
Bonus issueIssuing shares to shareholders by adding a company's internal resources (reserves, retained earnings, capital adjustment differences) to its capital.Use of proceeds reportA report showing whether the funds raised in an IPO or capital increase have been used for the purposes stated in the prospectus.Borsa IstanbulThe exchange in Turkey on which shares, debt instruments, derivatives and precious metals are traded.Capital Markets Board (CMB)The independent administrative authority responsible for regulating and supervising capital markets in Turkey.Capital Markets Law No. 6362The principal law governing the operation of capital markets in Turkey, the obligations of issuers and the powers of the CMB.Corporate governance principlesPrinciples set by the CMB for listed companies concerning shareholders, public disclosure, stakeholders and the board of directors.
Last updated: October 22, 2026 · This definition is for general information only.