George Knighton

Oct 6, 2024 | honda-tech.com | George Knighton

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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.

Feb 23, 2024 | lexblog.com | Armand Grumberg |George Knighton |Simon Toms

Key PointsThe 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.