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UK public takeovers

UK Public Takeovers Hot takes from 2024 and Q1 2025 UK public listed companies have generally traded at a discount…

Dancing with wolves

I get asked what it’s like acting for activist investors. Fascinating actually. They come in all shapes and sizes and…

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…

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Merger & arbitrage in the oil & gas sector – Chevron-Hess

Merger arbitrage is an investment strategy that seeks to profit from the price discrepancies that arise during corporate mergers and…

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…