On 13 June 2022, UK TO Panel confirmed publication of the revised takeover code. Reflects amendments made by Instruments 2022/1 (limitation on length of service of Panel members), 2022/2 (miscellaneous code amendments), 2022/3 (document charges), and 2022/4 (removal of restriction on anonymous order book dealings). Consequential amendments made to practice statements 19, 20, 24, 28…
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U.K. – Takeover Panel Makes Amendments to Takeover Code
On 5 May 2022, UK TO Panel issued various amendments to takeover code. UK TO Panel published amendments to the takeover code publication of RS 2021/1, on Miscellaneous Code amendments, RS 2022/1 on Removal of restriction on anonymous order book dealings, as well as Instrument 2022/3, that dealt with Document Charges. Various documents dated 5…
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U.K. – Takeover Panel Issues Consultation Paper
On 26 May 2022, The Takeover Panel released PCP 2022/2 for public comment. The consultation paper sets out a number of proposed amendments to the presumptions of the definition of "acting in concert" in the Takeover Code. Comment period is open through 23 September 2022.
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U.K. – GVT Perpetuus China Takeover
On 11 May 2022, UK CMA reported business secretary Kwasi Kwarteng ordered phase 2 probe of Taurus International's takeover of Perpetuus on national security grounds. Kwarteng has quasi-judicial powers under Enterprise Act 2002 to intervene in certain mergers on public interest grounds; this decision follows the phase 1 process during which CMA investigated the potential…
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Thailand – SEC Revised Takeover Rules
On 3 May 2022, Thai SEC revised its takeover rules to simplify the process and increase flexibility in delivering documents to shareholders electronically. The requirement for the offeror to submit a copy of the tender offer and related reports to the Stock Exchange of Thailand has been repealed. Cancellation of the advertisement of the tender…
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Thailand – SEC Merger, Takeovers, Acquisition Updates
On 1 May 2022, Thailand SEC's notification of tender offer becomes effective. Background: On 30 March 2022, Thai SEC issued criteria for requesting a waiver from a tender offer; and a transaction form and timeline for preparing an opinion on the tender offer. Point to make a tender offer for securities means the holding of…
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