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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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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Pakistan – SEC Amendments to Takeovers
On 2 February 2024, PAK SEC introduced amendments in Listed companies (substantial acquisition of voting shares and takeovers) regulations, 2017, after consultation. Securities offered as payment to minority shareholders must be as good as cash. Based on this principle, the amended regulations allow the acquirer to offer securities as an alternate to cash but leave…
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Finland – GVT Takeover Bid Rules and Multilateral-Trading Facilities
On 15 February 2024, FIN PRL issued HE 3/2024 on FIN GVT proposal to amend Securities Markets Act into law affecting provisions on major shareholdings and voting rights. Also affects major shareholdings and voting rights, takeover bids, and obligation to bid, so that they would apply to multilateral trading facilities, not just regulated markets. By…
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