Revised Laws of Saint Lucia (2021)

132.   Recapitalization by new shareholders

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    (1)   On the basis of the report produced under section 130 and with the approval of the Central Bank, the official administrator may take the following actions to increase the licensed financial institution's or licensed financial holding company's capital through the issuance of shares to new shareholders in the following circumstances —

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      (a)     in the event that binding commitments are not submitted in an amount equal to the full amount of additional capital needed by existing shareholders; or

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      (b)     without offering shares to existing shareholders, where the Central Bank determines that —

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        (i)     an expedited resolution of the licensed financial institution or licensed financial holding company to maintain financial stability is necessary,

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        (ii)     the existing shareholders are no longer fit and proper to maintain a significant capital position in the licensed financial institution or licensed financial holding company, or

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        (iii)     there has been a failure to comply with a remedial measure under this Act requiring an increase in the capital of the licensed financial institution or licensed financial holding company.

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    (2)   To carry out a recapitalisation by new shareholders, the official administrator shall —

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      (a)     if not already carried out in accordance with section 130, determine the extent of losses and prepare the licensed financial institution's or licensed financial holding company's balance sheet covering the amount of losses through the licensed financial institution's or licensed financial holding company's profits, reserves and, if necessary, capital;

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      (b)     if necessary to reflect losses, reduce the par value of outstanding shares, notwithstanding any other provision of law;

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      ©     determine the amount and type of funding needed to bring the licensed financial institution or licensed financial holding company into compliance with all capital requirements;

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      (d)     cause the licensed financial institution or licensed financial holding company to issue additional shares in the amount necessary and carry out the sale of shares by the licensed financial institution or licensed financial holding company and purchase of such shares by new investors.

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    (3)   Any new significant shareholders may acquire interests pursuant to this provision only if the Central Bank is satisfied that they are fit and proper.