# Companies Act 2006, Section 565: Exception to pre-emption right: issue for non-cash consideration


Section 561(1) (existing shareholders' right of pre-emption) does not apply to a particular allotment of equity securities if these are, or are to be, wholly or partly paid up otherwise than in cash.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2006/46/section/565 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/companies-act-2006/section-565
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