Capricorn Metals CMMO securities suspended by ASX: What it means for shareholders

Capricorn Metals' CMMO securities have been suspended by the ASX, with other quoted shares unaffected.

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Key points

  • ASX suspended Capricorn Metals’ CMMO class securities pending compliance with Listing Rule 2.5, affecting only CMMO holders while other shares remain tradable.
  • The company must meet specific requirements under Listing Rule 2.5, relating to continued quotation and disclosure, to lift the suspension on CMMO securities.
  • Shareholders should watch for further announcements from Capricorn Metals addressing the suspension, while the broader trading of the company’s other securities continues uninterrupted.

The Capricorn Metals Ltd (ASX: CMM) share price is in focus today after the ASX suspended trading in the company's CMMO securities, pending compliance with Listing Rule 2.5. This suspension relates only to the CMMO class, not all Capricorn Metals shares.

What did Capricorn Metals report?

  • ASX suspended Capricorn Metals' CMMO class securities from quotation under Listing Rule 17.3.4.
  • The suspension will remain until the company satisfies Listing Rule 2.5 requirements.
  • This action applies exclusively to the CMMO class of securities.
  • Other quoted Capricorn Metals securities are unaffected.

What else do investors need to know?

The ASX's decision impacts only holders of CMMO class securities, leaving other shareholders unaffected. Compliance with Listing Rule 2.5 typically involves requirements related to continued quotation and disclosure obligations.

Investors may want to monitor future company announcements for updates on resolving this suspension. Capricorn Metals has not provided further details on the underlying compliance issue at the time of this announcement.

What's next for Capricorn Metals?

Capricorn Metals will need to address the ASX's concerns and meet the requirements outlined in Listing Rule 2.5 for the CMMO securities. The company may make further announcements once it has taken actions to resolve the suspension.

In the meantime, other Capricorn Metals securities can still be traded as usual. Investors are encouraged to stay updated via the company's ASX announcements page.

Capricorn Metals share price snapshot

Capricorn Metals shares have risen 126% over the past 12 months, significantly outperforming the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) which is up 4% over the same period.

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