Tunis Stock Exchange suspends trading of 'ASSAD' securities
Translated from French, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- The Tunis Stock Exchange has suspended trading of "ASSAD" company securities starting August 11, 2026.
- The suspension was requested by the Financial Market Council (CMF).
- Trading will remain halted until the company releases an official statement.
The Tunis Stock Exchange announced the suspension of trading for securities of the company "ASSAD" effective Tuesday, August 11, 2026. This measure halts all transactions involving the company's shares on the stock market.
The decision to suspend trading was made at the request of the Financial Market Council (CMF), Tunisia's financial regulatory body. The CMF's intervention signals a need for immediate clarification or disclosure from the company.
Trading of "ASSAD" securities will remain suspended indefinitely. The stock exchange stated that the halt will continue until "ASSAD" publishes a necessary communiquรฉ. This implies that the company is expected to provide specific information to the market, the details of which are not yet public.
The suspension aims to protect investors by ensuring they have access to accurate and timely information before engaging in trading activities. It also underscores the CMF's role in maintaining market integrity and transparency.
Originally published by La Presse in French. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.