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The new UK Listing Rules Slim pickings for shareholder engagement and activism

Introduction Last week, the FCA finally published the new UK Listing Rules (which come into effect on 29 July 2024).…

Is the petrodollar system coming to an end?

  Reports of the end of the petrodollar are currently circulating (albeit not in the mainstream media).  There are claims…

Advising Founders on sale of a UK tech company to a US listed buyer

Sale of a tech company to a US listed buyer Having just advised the four Founders (and investors) on the…

Advising on private M&A in a cost effective way

Public M&A is often regarded as the pinnacle of M&A advisory.  After all it involves the glamour of buying a…

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What details have to be disclosed in an announcement by a potential bidder confirming it is considering a takeover offer under the Takeover Code?

Q&A The Code requires that: (1) the bidder is named in the announcement; and (2) a 28 day PUSU deadline…

What is the difference between the disclosure requirements for an interest in premium listed shares and standard listed shares?

Q&A Disclosure of premium versus standard listed shares   If the company is a UK issuer (which is often the…

When is a target company required to announce it is in talks with which may lead to a takeover offer under the Takeover Code?

Q&A The short answer is an announcement must be made when if the target company has been approached by a…

Are there any FDI restrictions for investment into UK companies based on the nationality of the foreign investor?

Q&A Not explicitly. In theory UK buyers are caught in the same way as foreign buyers.  However, the UK Government…