On 2 March 2026, the SFC updated the Takeover Table with the following: offer period for Minmetals Land Limited (Stock Code: 00230) closed on 27 February 2026.
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Germany – BaFin Takeover Administrative Practice
On 20 February 2026, GE BaFin opened consultation on draft practice circular. GE BaFin opened consultation 1/2026 regarding the draft of Circular xx/2026 (WA)- Administrative practice on takeover law. Purpose Circular outlines GE BaFin's existing administrative practice regarding takeover law. It consolidates previously published information on takeover law including the Information Sheet-Interpretation of Section 35…
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Hong Kong – SFC Action on Giordano Takeover
On 16 February 2026, HK SFC discussed settlement involving liability up to HKD 1.5bn. HK SFC announced a settlement with Sino Wealth International Limited and Clear Prosper Global Limited for breaches of the codes on takeovers and mergers and share buy-backs in relation to dealings in shares of Giordano International Limited. Outline of Settlement HK…
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U.K. – Takeover Panel Takeover Code Amendments
On 4 February 2026, UK TO Panel detailed code amendments and adviser note. The amendments to the Takeover Code set out in Instrument 2025/1: Dual class share structures, IPOs and share buybacks and Instrument 2025/2: Minor amendments to Takeover Code, take effect from 4 February 2026. Code and Other Amendments Takeover Code website was updated…
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Japan – METI Fair Takeover Guide Review
On 3 February 2026, JPN METI said it will reconvene fair takeovers study group. JPN METI said it will reconvene the Study Group on Fair Takeovers, to review necessary updates on the Guidelines for corporate takeovers issued on 31 August 2023. Follows JPN METI August 2023 issued action guide for corporate takeovers. Background The purpose…
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Hong Kong – SFC Updated Takeover Table
On 26 January 2026, the SFC updated the Takeover Table with the following: offer period for Hang Seng Bank Limited (Stock Code: 00011) closed on 26 January 2026. offer period for Hengdeli Holdings Limited (Stock Code: 03389) closed on 23 January 2026. new offer period has commenced for Skymission Group Holdings Limited (stock code: 01429) from 23 January 2026. new offer…
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