ESMA_QA_983
12/07/2019
Subject Matter
Incorporation by reference: language requirements
Original question
Is it possible to incorporate by reference the translation of a document that has been approved or filed with the competent authority in a different language? For instance, a Spanish issuer has drawn up its prospectus in English, can it have its annual report translated into English and incorporate it by reference into the prospectus?
ESMA Answer
12-07-2019
Original language
[ESMA31-62-1258 Prospectus Q&A 5.1b]
The translation of a document may be incorporated by reference as long as it complies with Article 19 of the Prospectus Regulation.
Status: Answer Published
Additional Information
Level 1 Regulation
Prospectus Regulation 2017/1129
Topic
Public offer