On 24 July 2022, LUX CSSF published consolidated law on takeover bids. LUX CSSF published consolidated version of law of 19 May 2006, dated 20 July 2022. The law transposes EU directive 2004/25/EC of 21 April 2004 on takeover bids. Applies to takeover bids for securities of companies governed by laws of EU member states…
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Switzerland – Takeover Board Decision on MCH Group AG
On 28 July 2022, SWI Takeover Board issued decision on restructuring of MCH Group. SWI TOB issued decision on the non-existence of an obligation to make takeover offer re MCH Group AG in connection with the restructuring of the MCH Group. MCH Group The primary purpose of the MCH Group is the acquisition, sale, management…
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Australia – GVT Foreign Acquisition / Takeover Fees
On 21 July 2022, AST GVT issued foreign acquisition/takeover fees rules. AST GVT issued the Foreign acquisitions and takeovers fees imposition amendment (fee doubling) regulations 2022 on 21 July 2022, which amend the Foreign acquisitions and takeovers fees imposition regulations 2020 to double the listed fees. Effectiveness Regulations are in force from 29 July 2022;…
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Hungary – CB Voting Rights In Takeovers / Acquistions
On 14 July 2022, HUN CB discussed shares with voting rights in acquisitions. HUN CB published article by Dr. Kornél Komlósi, HUN CB market compliance lawyer on the effects of shares with voting rights to determine control influence in acquisitions. Main Points The Capital Markets Act provisions apply to acquisitions of control of a target…
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France – AMF Fines for Takeover Report Failure
On 12 July 2022, FR AMF issued fines for failure to report holdings during takeover. FR AMF enforcement committee decided to impose fines against Mr. Christian Burrus, AFI ESCA, AFI ESCA Holding, AFI ESCA IARD, AFI ESCA Luxembourg, Dôm Finance. Investigation Findings Presumption of concertation: AFI ESCA Holding, AFI ESCA, AFI ESCA Luxembourg, AFI ESCA…
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Sweden – SBA Tambur Digital Portal Takeover
On 7 July 2022, SWE SBA reported banks purchase Tambur digital portal. SWE SBA reported a consortium of banks is to buy Tambur from current owner UC AB. Tambur is a digital portal that simplifies, streamlines the process of home purchases, gathering information needed for brokers and banks to carry out quicker transactions. Key Points…
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