LR 7.1 Application and purpose
Application
1The Listing Principles apply to every listed company with a premium listing 3of equity shares4 in respect of all its obligations arising from the listing rules and the disclosure rules and transparency rules.
34Purpose
The purpose of the Listing Principles is to ensure that listed companies pay due regard to the fundamental role they play in maintaining market confidence and ensuring fair and orderly markets.
The Listing Principles are designed to assist listed companies in identifying their obligations and responsibilities under the listing rules and the disclosure rules and transparency rules. The Listing Principles should be interpreted together with relevant rules and guidance which underpin the Listing Principles.