On 4 January 2022, AST GVT registered legislative instrument compilation no. 12 of the Foreign acquisitions and takeovers regulation 2015 amended, in force on 8 December 2021. The regulations are due to sunset on 1 April 2026.
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U.K. – Parliament National Security and Investment Act Effective
On 4 January 2022, the National Security and Investment Act came into force in the U.K. Background: UK GVT issued National Security and Investment act 2021 (commencement no. 2 and transitional and saving provision) regulations 2021, commenced act from 4 January 2022. Follows UKP April 2021 issued act about National Security and Investment. Also follows…
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Ireland – Takeover Panel Issues Consultation Paper
On 21 December 2021, the Irish Takeover Panel published a consultation on proposals to amend its Takeover Rules and Substantial Acquisition Rules. Background: Update both the Rules and SARs to account for developments in takeover practice and changes in legislation. Considers amendments that have been made in the UK to its Takeover Code in recent…
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Australia – GVT Foreign Acquisition/Takeover
On 15 December 2021, AST GVT registered foreign acquisitions act compilation. AST GVT issued 26th compilation of the Foreign acquisitions and takeovers act 1975, registered 15 December 2021, showing text of law as amended, in force on 8 December 2021. Overview An act relating to the foreign acquisition of certain land interests and to the…
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U.K. – TO Panel Takeover Code Revisions
On 2 December 2021, UK TO Panel proposed miscellaneous code amendments. UK TO Panel consulted on amendments to various provisions of the Takeover Code. Consultation Amendments include: requirement for a potential offeror to disclose an obligation to offer a minimum level, or particular form, of consideration; restriction on acquisitions of interests in shares by a…
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India – SEBI Issues Amended Takeover Rule
On 6 December 2021, IND SEBI issued (substantial acquisition of shares and takeovers) (third amendment) regulations, 2021, effective from publication in gazette.
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