Art. 8

(Art. 123 para. 1, 139 para. 5 FinMIA)

1. Notifications and submissions sent by fax or e-mail pertaining to the disclosure of shareholdings and takeovers are admitted in correspondence outside of administrative proceedings and recognised for the purpose of adhering to deadlines.
2. As a rule, recommendations by the disclosure offices are served upon the parties, applicants and FINMA by fax or e-mail.
3. The Ordinance of 18 June 2010¹on Electronic Communication in Administrative Proceedings applies to electronic submissions in administrative proceedings. Submissions to the Takeover Board may also be made by fax.