On 28 July 2016, ESMA published statistical data on prospectuses falling with the EU prospectus regime approved and passported by national competent authorities in the European Economic Area ("EEA"). The report covered areas such as general approval activity, structures of approved prospectuses, the number of equity vs. non-equity prospectuses and the type of securities offered and passporting activity.

The full report can be accessed here:

https://www.esma.europa.eu/press-news/esma-news/esma-issues-overview-european-prospectus-activity

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