Sponsored Depositary Receipts
Depositary Receipts help issuers expand their investor base and increase their access to capital markets
What we do
OUR VALUE
Sponsored Depositary Receipts help international issuers access U.S. and global capital markets—simplifying cross-border share programs by providing a single relationship for issuance, corporate actions, investor communications and ongoing support.
How we help
SOLUTION HIGHLIGHTS
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Simplified Access
BNY’s Sponsored DR program provides a streamlined, flexible and well-supported framework that aims to reduce complexity, enhance liquidity and expand access to U.S. and global capital markets.
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Corporate Actions
End-to-end support for dividends, distributions, voting and other corporate actions delivers timely, accurate processing and clear communications to DR holders.
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Investor Engagement
A single point of contact help connect issuers to market participants and deliver a more consistent DR-holder experience.
What you gain
BENEFITS AT A GLANCE
Broader Investor Base
BNY aims to increase clients’ visibility with U.S. and global investors by enabling DR trading and settlement in key markets.
Streamlined Operations
A single depositary relationship reduces the administrative burden for the issuer, coordinating issuance, custody, corporate actions and ongoing program management.
Transparent Ownership
DR-holder insights and reporting helps support investor relations and engagement across markets.
Improved Liquidity
DR trading in developed markets helps support additional activity and liquidity, while providing investors a familiar settlement and custody experience.
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