Slovenia – ATVP Takeover Bid License

On 10 May 2021, SLV ATVP issued rules on takeover prospectus content. SLV ATVP announced publication of decision on the documents attached to application for issue of a takeover bid license and on the more detailed content of the prospectus. Summary The updated legislation updates the previous 2007 legislation of the same name and relates […]

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Australia – FIRB Foreign Acquisition/Takeover

On 6 May 2021, AST FIRB updated its website to reflect new reforms. Updated website reflects reforms to Foreign Acquisitions and Takeovers Act 1975. Follows AST GVT June 2020 reform on foreign investment framework. Key Changes Website redesigned to make it easier for investors and other stakeholders to navigate. New menus with information regarding national […]

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U. K. – Expected Changes to Takeover Panel

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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