On 31 March 2021, UK TO Panel published response statement RS 2020/1. Also published individual responses received to PCP 2020/1, as well as instrument 2021/1, which makes the amendments to the code which were adopted in RS 2020/1. Amended code applied in relation to all firm offers announced in line with rule 2.7 on/after implementation…
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ECJ – Takeover Bids and Share Price
On 15 February, ECJ issued ruling on takeover bids share price calculation. ECJ ruling in case C-735/19 Euromin Holdings (Cyprus) Limited officially published. Overview Latvian court referred questions to EU Court on correct application of Takeover Bids directive (TOD) and scope for national law to set rules on price of shares, methods. Referral also asked…
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Italy – Issued Takeovers Discussion Paper
On 21 January 2021, ITA Consob issued discussion paper on takeover bids. ITA Consob published discussion paper on Takeover Bids in ITA in period 2007-2019. Overview Study is focused on impact of Takeover Bids Directive on the Italian capital market. Analysis of takeover and exchange bids launched in Italy between 2007 and 2019. Brief historical…
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Sweden – Issuer Rules and Takeovers Changes
On 15 January 2021, Nasdaq OMX announced changes to Swedish takeover rules. On 1 December 2020 Swedish Corporate Governance Board, responsible for said rules, published proposal to make changes to Takeover Rules for regulated markets in SWE. Takeover Rules are incorporated into Issuer Rules by reference in supplement for Nasdaq Stockholm; version to be supplemented…
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Thai SEC Securities Takeover Rules
On 19 November 2020, Thai SEC consulted on takeover regulation amendments. Thai SEC issued consultation on the revision of regulations for securities takeovers. Amendments Revised takeover regulations to reduce filing channels and increase flexibility for those making a tender offer for all securities of a business and related parties Currently data for tender offers must…
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E.U. Limiting Takeover Shares
On 16 November 2020, EC published judgment on rules limiting takeover shares. Judgment following request for a preliminary ruling from the Inalta Curte de Casatie si Justitie, SC Romenergo SA, Aris Capital SA v Autoritatea de Supraveghere Financiara. Reference for a preliminary ruling regarding the free movement of capital where national regulations limited the shareholding…
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