Portugal – CMVM Takeover Bids Regime

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 […]

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India – SEBI Takeovers Amendment

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

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Taiwan – FSC Timing of Reports

On 11 December 2018, TFSC said proposal completed notice period, implemented soon. It has been noticed that some issuers may be unable to announce the monthly operational status according to the time limit set in Article 36 of Securities Law. Thus, will amend the financial report and operation of the public issue company. Revisions In […]

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Netherlands – EA Cooling-Off in Takeovers

On 7 December 2018, NLD EA issued bill on cooling-off in hostile takeovers. Bill to allow board of a Dutch listed company to invoke 250 day cooling off period. Background Follows political debate over several hostile takeover attempts, e.g. Akzo-Nobel. Government response was published in letter dated May. 20, 2017, with 4 options. Shareholders may pressure […]

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