What is a Appendix 4A - Statement of CDIs on Issue form

A company may use Appendix 4A when they want to provide a statement of the number of CDIs on issue as at a certain date. For example, if a non-Australian company wants to list on the ASX and issue CDIs, they would need to complete and lodge an Appendix 4A with the ASX.

Overall, Appendix 4A is used to provide transparency and information to the market regarding the number of CDIs on issue for an entity listed on the ASX.

What is a CDI?

Essentially, a CDI is a certificate issued by a local depository that represents a specific number of shares in the foreign-listed company. The CDIs are traded on the ASX, allowing investors to buy and sell the shares without having to trade directly on the foreign exchange. The depository holds the underlying shares on behalf of the CDI holders, and manages the transfer of ownership between buyers and sellers of CDIs on the ASX.

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