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Sweden – FSA Amendments to Major Shareholding

On  20 June 2026, the Sweden Financial Supervisory Authority published regulations amending the rules on the content and submission method of major shareholding notifications. Background Meets the EU established single access point for financial and sustainability-related information, ESAP; increasing transparency in the markets. Effective 10 July 2026
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U.K. – EasyJet Rejects Takeover Bid from Castlelake

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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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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