On 10 January 2019, the offer period for Geotech Holdings Ltd. (Stock Code: 1707) was closed .

On 31 December 2018, CMVM analyzes takeover bids regime for OECD study. OECD published a report Flexibility and proportionality in corporate governance  which includes a contribution by CMVM on the Portuguese takeover bids regime.Focuses on operations carried out after the transposition of Directive 2004/25/EC.Seeks to show adaptability of current regime to different realities of companies.

On 28 December 2018, SEBI issued third amendment to the regulations, changing wording and adding in explanation, effective from publication in official gazette.

On 12 December 2018, the offer period for Dining Concepts Holdings Limited (StockCode: 8056) and Target Insurance (Holdings) Limited (Stock Code: 6161) were closed.