On 22 June 2026, U.K. based budget airline, EasyJet rejected a takeover offer worth £4.74bn from US investment firm Castlelake. Background: EasyJet rejects "on the cheap" offer; Castlelake said it had made three takeover approaches to the airline this month; Castelake has now made details of its latest offer public to allow shareholders to assess…
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Hong Kong – High Court Board and Share Changes Pending Shareholding Disclosure
On 19 June 2026, the high court in Hong Kong barred Sunshine Oilsands ( (HK:2012) from changing its board or shareholding structure. Background Subshine applied to court to exercise its right to vote shares held by Executive Chairman Kwok Ping Sun and Prime Union Enterprises; court ordered Mr. Sun to reveal by June 24 the…
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Netherlands – Plans to Extend FDI Screening
On 08 June, the Netherlands announced its plan to expand the FDI screening additional technologies. The 6 technologies are: biotechnology (partly, e.g. stem cell technology and seed breeding); artificial intelligence (AI); advanced materials; nanotechnology; sensor and navigation technology; nuclear technology for medical use. This expansion is set to become effective on 1 January 2027. …
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Hong Kong – SFC Updated Takeovers Table
On 15 June 2026, the SFC updated the Takeover Table with the following: offer period for ENN Energy Holdings Limited (Stock code: 02688) closed on 12 June 2026; offer period for Asia Grocery Distribution Limited (Stock code: 08413) closed on 11 June 2026.
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Italy – Consob Bulletin on Substantial Shareholding Form 120 and SHINE Portal
On 8 June 2026, Consob issued its Form 120 (TR-1) substantial shareholding form in English and provided additional information for filing through the SHINE portal. Information contained in the Bulletin includes: An English translation of the new Form 120 (TR-1) Updated information on how to access the SHINE portal Updated contact information for queries relating…
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U.K. – FCA Publishes Instrument to Address Short Selling Rules
On 8 June 2026, the FCA released an instrument relating to Short Selling Regulations 2025 (SI 2025/29). Specific to short selling: regulation 5 (FCA rules relating to short selling of admitted shares and related transactions); and regulation 6 (FCA rules requiring notification of a significant net short position in the issued share capital of a…
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