On 25 August 2025, the SFC updated its Takeover table to include the following: new offer period has commenced for Dongfeng Motor Group Company Limited (stock code: 0489) from 22 August 2025.
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Australia – Takeover Panel PointsBet Takeover Case
On 18 August 2025, AST Takeover Panel has declined to conduct proceedings on an application dated 9 August 2025 from betr in relation to the affairs of PointsBet. AST Takeover Panel considered that the current commercial status, and timing, of MIXI offer and the betr bid allowed PointsBet shareholders an opportunity to consider the offers.…
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India – SEBI Minimum Public Shareholding
On 18 August 2025, IND SEBI proposed review of large issuer requirements. IND SEBI issued consultation paper on Review of requirement of minimum public offer and timelines to comply with minimum public shareholding for issuers in terms of Securities contracts (regulation) rules, 1957. Proposals aim to facilitate larger IPOs without market oversupply concerns. Recent large…
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Austria – FMA Fines Entity for Late Substantial Shareholding Notification
On 1 August 2025, AUT FMA imposed a €120,000 fine for late substantial shareholding notification. AUT FMA imposed a €120,000 fine on Global Alpha Capital Management Limited for late substantial shareholding notification. Main Points Imposition of a fine of €120,000 for late substantial shareholding notification of exceeding the 5% limit for shareholdings in an issuer's…
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U.S. – SEC Settles Charges for Short Selling Violations
On 4 August 2025, SEC settled charges for public offering of stock violations. SEC settled charges against Sourcerock Group, LLC for violating public offering rules, when it purchases stock for advisory clients after short selling the same stock. Allegations Sourcerock purchased stock in a public offering of securities for six advisory clients after selling short…
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Thailand – CB Shareholding Regulation Consult
On 4August 2025, Thai CB consulted on shareholding, transaction regulations. Thai CB launched a consultation on a draft announcement to revise regulations governing shareholdings of financial institutions and holding companies that are parent companies of financial business groups. It is also consulting on regulations related to transactions between financial institutions and their major shareholders or…
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