New 'small mid-cap company' category backed by EU lawmakers in committee
( July 2, 2026, 12:20 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: EU lawmakers in committee backed new rules creating a new category of small mid-cap companies, following a provisional agreement with member states earlier this month. The agreed text will now go to a full assembly vote expected in the fall. The measure would extend some support measures to small mid-cap companies, similar to those available for smaller businesses. The category would cover companies with fewer than 1,000 employees and either up to €200 million in revenue or up to €172 million in assets. It would be added to laws ranging from data protection to batteries, stock markets and company listings.Compromise texts attached. ...
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