Question

When there is a conversion of a private company into a public company____ must be issued.

• A. deemed prospectus
• B. shelf prospectus
• C. statement in lieu of prospectus
• D. none of the above

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

statement in lieu of prospectus

When a private company is converting into a public company it has to file with concerned ROC the Statement in Lieu of Prospectus. A statement in lieu of prospectus is defined as ‘a public document prepared in the second schedule of companies ordinance by every such public company which does not issue a prospectus on its formation by filing with the registrar before allotment or shares of debentures, and signed by every person who is named therein’. A statement in lieu of prospectus gives practically the same information as a prospectus and is signed by all the directors or proposed directors. In case the company has not filed a statement in lieu of prospectus with the registrar, it is then not allowed to allot any of its shares or debentures.