Japan – METI Fair Takeover Guide Review

On 3 February 2026, JPN METI said it will reconvene fair takeovers study group. JPN METI said it will reconvene the Study Group on Fair Takeovers, to review necessary updates on the Guidelines for corporate takeovers issued on 31 August 2023. Follows JPN METI August 2023 issued action guide for corporate takeovers. Background The purpose […]

Read More

Hong Kong – SFC Updated Takeover Table

On 26 January 2026, the SFC updated the Takeover Table with the following: offer period for Hang Seng Bank Limited (Stock Code: 00011) closed on 26 January 2026. offer period for Hengdeli Holdings Limited (Stock Code: 03389) closed on 23 January 2026. new offer period has commenced for Skymission Group Holdings Limited (stock code: 01429) from 23 January 2026. new offer […]

Read More

Hong Kong – SFC Updates Takeover Table

On 12 January 2026, the SFC updated the Takeover Table with the following: new offer period has commenced for LFG Investment Holdings Limited (stock code: 03938) from 9 January 2026.

Read More

Switzerland – SECO Screen Foreign Investment

On 19 December 2025, SWI PRL announced it passed Lex China to control investments; screening law is intended to prevent takeovers that endanger public order or security. Background The Investment Screening Act requires pre-acquisition approval of a transaction if: a foreign state-controlled investor (includes legal entities directly/indirectly controlled by a foreign state body). Acquisitions by private […]

Read More

U.K. – Takeover Panel Minor Changes to Code

On 15 December 2025, UK TO Panel issued instrument and minor amendments. UK TO Panel issued minor amendments to Takeover Code, with instrument 2025/2. Changes do not materially alter effect of provisions so no consultation was needed. Amendments Rule 2.9 of the Code requires the offeree company, an offeror, and any publicly identified potential offeror […]

Read More

Hong Kong – SFC Updates Takeover Table

On 17 December 2025, the SFC updated the Takeover Table with the following: offer period for Twintek Investment Holdings Limited (Stock Code: 06182) closed on 16 December 2025; and new offer period has commenced for Centenary United Holdings Limited (stock code: 01959) from 16 December 2025.

Read More