ESMA Publishes Final Guidelines On Alternative Performance Measures

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has published its final Guidelines on Alternative Performance Measures (APMs) for listed issuers. An APM is a financial measure of historical or future financial performance, financial position, or cash flows, other than a financial measure defined or specified in the applicable financial reporting framework. The guidelines apply to APMs disclosed by issuers or persons responsible for drawing up a prospectus on or after 3 July 2016.