On 27 March 2o24, AST ASIC reissued regulatory guide on exceptions. AST ASIC said it has reissued RG 6 takeovers: exceptions to the general prohibition. Follows AST ASIC October 2020 updated guidance on share transfers. Key Points Takeover provisions in Ch 6 of ASTCA impose prohibitions restricting a person’s ability to acquire further voting power…
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S Korea – FSS Cautions on Equity Disclosure
On 24 March 2024, SK FSS issued violations, precautions re equity disclosure. SK FSS updated on violations, precautions re equity disclosure by listed companies. Violations/Precautions The acquisition of convertible bonds (CBs), bonds with warrants, or exchangeable bonds equivalent to 5% or more of the total number of issued stocks shall be reported. The stock acquisition…
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Australia – OMB Account Takeover Warrants
On 21 March 2024, AST OMB released report on use of undercover powers. AST OMB released report titled Uncovering the use of undercover powers, 2022-23 report to the Attorney-General on agencies’ compliance with the Crimes act 1914: controlled operations delayed notification search warrants account takeover warrants. It includes results of AST OMB's inspections conducted under…
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Brazil – Anbima on Public Takeover Proposal
On 7 March 2024, BRZ Anbima commented on CVM public takeover proposal. BRZ Anbima reported on comments it made in response to BRZ CVM consultation. Follows December 2023 BRZ CVM proposal on public takeover offers (OPA) Recommended Modifications BRZ Anbima recommended inclusion of criteria to review the valuation report. Report defines the price that will…
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13 March 2024 – India SEBI Fines for Violation of Takeover Rule
India SEBI Fines for Violation of Takeover Rule
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Denmark – Gvt Published Updated Capital Markets Act (Takeover)
On 1 March 2024, DEN GVT published updated version of capital markets act. DEN GVT published an updated version of the Capital Markets Act, building on previous legislation that applies to all of the actors and their behavior on the capital markets. Changes are in LBK 198/2024 of 26 February 2024, building on LBK 42…
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