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UK Takeover Panel Proposes Narrowing the Scope of Companies Subject to the Takeover Code

Apr 29, 2024 | corpgov.law.harvard.edu | Bruce Embley |Simon Toms

NASDAQ, NYSE, PCP, Takeover, UK, UK Takeover CodeMore from: Bruce Embley, Craig Kelly, Simon Toms, SkaddenBruce Embley and Simon Toms are Partners and Craig Kelly is a Counsel at Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP. This post is based on a Skadden memorandum by Mr. Embley, Mr. Toms, Mr. Kelly and George Knighton.
UK Takeover Panel Proposes Narrowing the Scope of Companies Subject to the Takeover Code | JD Supra

Apr 25, 2024 | jdsupra.com | Bruce Embley |Craig Kelly |George Knighton

On 24 April 2024, the UK Takeover Panel (the Panel) published Public Consultation Paper 2024/1 (the PCP), which proposes a significant change to the applicability of the UK Takeover Code (the Code), by narrowing the scope of companies to which the Code applies. The amendments proposed by the PCP would, if adopted, result in a significantly reduced number of companies subject to the Code and impact those that are incorporated in the UK but listed on the NYSE or NASDAQ.
Shareholder Activism Continues To Increase and Spread in Europe | JD Supra

Feb 15, 2024 | jdsupra.com | Pascal Bine |Katja Butler |Bruce Embley

Key Points The number of activist campaigns launched against European companies rose again in 2023, with a new focus on German targets. Many activists surveyed believe that France offers them good opportunities. Most of the companies surveyed said they have moved to install defenses against activists, or plan to in the near future. The boards of listed European companies increasingly find themselves faced with pressure from activist investors.
UK Public M&A – Four Predictions for ’24 | JD Supra

Dec 18, 2023 | jdsupra.com | Frances Burchall |Bruce Embley |Adam Howard

In this update, we provide four predictions for the UK public M&A landscape in 2024, considering key statistics, trends, developments and highlights regarding UK public takeovers announced during 2023. Given that the UK public takeover market has remained subdued for a couple of years (in line with the global M&A market more generally), the hope is that deal activity will recover in 2024. 2023 has provided signs that this is possible.
The General Guide to the UK Takeover Regime | JD Supra

Mar 17, 2023 | jdsupra.com | John Adebiyi |Bruce Embley |Scott Hopkins

This guide summarises certain key provisions of the Code with a focus on issues that are likely to be of particular concern to a bidder. Although reference is made to other statutory and regulatory instruments and regimes, this guide does not consider in any detail instruments or regimes other than the Code.
The General Guide to the UK Takeover Regime

Mar 17, 2023 | lexology.com | John Adebiyi |Bruce Embley |Scott Hopkins |George Knighton |Simon Toms |Adam Howard | +1 more

United KingdomMarch 17 2023Foreword d In large part, guidance and rulings are sought from the Executive before actions are taken and not after. Parties are required by the Code to consult the Executive in advance when they or their advisers are in any doubt whatsoever about how the Code should be interpreted. The Panel considers that prevention is preferable to cure and this enables parties to proceed with the comfort of knowing where they stand under the Code.