On 8 June 2026, the SFC updated the Takeover Table with the following: name of an offeror has been added to Continental Aerospace Technologies Holding Limited (Stock Code: 0232).

On 5 June 2026, the SFC updated the Takeover Table with the following: new offer period has commenced for SG Group Holdings Limited (stock code: 01657) from 4 June 2026.

On 14 May 2026, CSA proposed amendments on bid disclosure, ownership. CSA proposed amendments to introduce a new issuer bid exemption, enhance takeover bid disclosures, and beneficial ownership reporting regimes. Proposed Amendments Proposed amendments introduce a new issuer bid exemption to allow selective repurchases by an issuer of securities of its own issue, subject to […]

On 11 May 2026, Thai SEC proposed second round of amendments to takeover rules. Further gaps and ambiguities were identified during a review, prompting additional proposed clarifications approved in-principle by the Capital Market Supervisory Board. Thai SEC proposes requiring a formal declaration (form 247-3) when a conditional public announcement of a takeover is made, to […]

On 4 May 2026, AUT MoJ updated on federal act to implement EU law. AUT MoJ updated on bill to amend Commercial Code, Stock Corporation Act, Takeover Act (ESAP Justice Act or ESAP-JuG), issued explanatory notes and comparison texts. Follows December 2023 EU CNCL ESAP Reg 2023/2859 and Dir 2023/2864. Overview Draft ESAP-JuG, now under […]

On 24 April 2026, GE BaFin ordered UniCredit to cease its takeover adverts. GE BaFin had ordered UniCredit SpA to refrain from its inappropriate advertising in connection with the takeover process of Commerzbank AG, containing sensationalist and inaccurate statements about the current financial situation of Commerzbank AG. Order Summary With the order, GE BaFin exercised […]