On 16 September 2025, BEL FSMA issued settlement with Roularta Media Group. BEL FSMA published an amicable settlement agreed with Roularta Mmedia Group NV. Regarding non-compliance with obligation to disclose the total number of voting rights by the end of each calendar month in which the total number of these has changed. Breaches Roularta is…
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Australia – ASIC Kidman Insider Trading Case RE: Takeover Offer
On 15 September 2025, AST ASIC said man was sentenced for insider trading. AST ASIC said Duncan Stewart was sentenced to 18 months imprisonment for insider trading involving Kidman Resources Limited and Wesfarmers Limited’s takeover offer. He will be released upon entering a AUD 10k recognizance, being of good behavior for two years, and paying…
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Hong Kong – SFC Takeover Tables Updated
On 17 September 2025, the SFC updated the Takeover Table that the following have closed as of 16 September: offer period for Thing On Enterprise Limited (Stock Code: 2292) offer period for PINE Technology Holdings Limited (Stock Code: 1079)
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Ireland – FUNDS 2026 Pre-Budget Asks for Extension for Substantial Shareholding Exemption
On 10 September 2025, IRE FUNDS issued reforms proposed for Budget 2026. IRE FUNDS, as part of ongoing engagement with government stakeholders, formalized the industry’s key priorities in a Pre-Budget 2026 submission, Unlocking Private Assets to Drive Ireland’s Long-Term Competitiveness and Growth. Builds on extensive discussions over recent months, reflects continued commitment to ensuring Ireland…
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Malta – FSA ESAP and Takeover Bids Rules
On 5 September 2025, MLT FSA issued circular on chapters 5 and 11 of CMRs. MLT FSA Circular on chapters 5 and 11 of Capital Markets Rules re partial transposition requirements of European Single Access Point package, takeover bid definition change. Follows ESAs January 2024 proposals for use of EU Single Access Point. Overview Circular…
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Hong Kong – SFC Updates Substantial Shareholding Notices
On 12 September 2025, the SFC updated the Takeover table for the following: new offer period has commenced for Evergrande Property Services Group Limited (stock code: 6666) from 11 September 2025.
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