Information Policy
MSAB has adopted an information policy which's purpose is to fulfil the information requirements to the stock market. This policy has been adopted by MSAB's board of directors. The policy is applicable to all employees and board members working for the company and includes both written and oral information distribution.
According to the policy MSAB’s financial and other relevant communication shall always be in line with prevailing rules of the NASDAQ OMX Stockholm stock exchange and good practice on the market.
MSAB has an information committee consisting of the chairman and the CEO. The information committee decides whether an event is regarded as essential in its nature or not and whether it shall be published. Furthermore, the information committee reviews and approves statements containing such information before the information becomes public.
MSAB is fully focused on creating value for the shareholder, one part of thisis to provide investors with high quality financial information. The target is to make sure that the information always agree to applicable law and the rules relevant for MSAB as a listed company. The goal is also to sustain a very good relationship with the players on the financial markets, including the financial press, by proactively supply relevant information in a timely and professional manner.
The information policy includes procedures for pressreleases, interim reports, annual reports, annual general meeting, investor relations meetings and other presentations as well as the information found on the company homepage. The policy also includes communication in the event of a crises and information leakage.
Insider policy and insider filing
The board of directors has adopted an insider policy as a compliment to the prevailing Swedish insider act and laws. This policy is applicable for every person, who is registered as insider at Finansinspektionen (Swedish FSA) as well as people with insider positions in MSAB. All persons who are affected by the insider policy are notified. The insider policy sets routines for periods when trading is prohibited for insiders which means that trading with securities issued by (or related shares in) MSAB is prohibited thirty days in advance of a financial report release, the day of release included.
In addition, MSAB intends to manage an internal insider register (log book) in accordance with the instructions issued by the CEO. This register shall include information regarding persons with insider information, the type of information and point in time for registration.
Other policies
MSAB has adopted an ethical policy with guidelines concerning the company’s position in the society, shareholders and employees, with special consideration taken to the responsibility MSAB has due to the company's position on the market.