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Takeover Panel confirms miscellaneous Code changes

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Published on: 06 April 2023
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Table of contents

  • What is the background?
  • Derogations and waivers
  • Leak announcements
  • Adjusted mandatory offer price
  • Directors’ recommendation
  • Irrevocable commitment and letters of intent
  • Timing

Article summary

Corporate analysis: The Takeover Panel (Panel) has published a response statement confirming miscellaneous changes to the Takeover Code (Code).

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