Today, 5 November 2019, the bill implementing the revised Shareholder Rights Directive (EU 2017/828) has been adopted. It is expected to enter into force, for the most part, this year. The new rules will affect ordinary limited companies (NVs), so-called structure NVs, listed NVs, private limited-liability companies (BVs), life insurance companies, pension funds, asset managers, proxy advisors and parties in the custody chain.  This newsletter provides an overview of the most important changes.