The Code on Takeovers and Mergers and Share Repurchases regulates some of the activities of public companies. It is important that companies understand the requirements and their responsibilities under the Codes as they could become subject to disciplinary action. This course will provide a comprehensive overview of the Codes on Takeovers & Mergers and Share Repurchases (the “codes”).
The Code on Takeovers & Mergers & Share Repurchases
Detailed Information
Highlights of the course include:
- What transactions and companies do the Codes apply?
- Principles underpinning the Codes
- Certain provisions and operation of the Codes:
- “Concert party”
- Mandatory and voluntary offers and their terms
- Offer timetable; offeror and offeree obligations and restrictions before, during and after an offer
- Offers for convertibles and warrants
- Privatisation
- Chain principle
- Whitewash waivers and “disqualifying transactions”
- Partial offers
- Certain code issues for financial advisors
- Proposed changes to the Hong Kong Takeovers Code by SFC
- Case Studies
Registration Conditions
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