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What is the Takeover Code? The Code sets out the core rules and principles that govern how UK public takeovers are carried out. Offerors should consider how merger control may influence the timetable, management and terms of any offer within the Code’s scope. It is a non-statutory regime, created and overseen by the Panel. The Code rests on six overarching principles, including ensuring equal treatment for all shareholders; supplying sufficient information and advice so shareholders can evaluate an offer; and maintaining orderly, fair markets in the company’s shares. Alongside these sit 38 detailed rules, including: Rule 2.1: absolute secrecy pre-announcement Rule 9: the circumstances in which a 'mandatory offer' must be made following the acquisition of certain voting rights in a listed company For details of the regulatory regime applicable to public company takeover transactions, see The Panel and the regulatory framework of takeovers. When does the Code apply and to whom does it apply?...

This Resource Note summarises the core provisions of Rule 21 of the City Code on Takeovers and Mergers (the Code). It covers the limits on an offeror taking frustrating action in connection with an offer, and the approach to inducement fees and other offer-related arrangements. Rule 21 also mandates that competing offerors are given equivalent information, and that the offeree’s independent directors receive all information supplied to external finance providers in a management buy-out. It signposts relevant materials, commentary and guidance from the Panel on Takeovers and Mergers (the Panel), alongside Lexis+® UK analysis and resources, to provide practical direction on the interpretation and application of Rule 21... Materials covered in this Resource Note include: Practice Statements issued by the Panel Executive (the body responsible for the day-to-day supervision and regulation of takeovers) (Executive), offering informal guidance on how the Executive typically interprets and applies the Code Panel Statements issued by the Panel (P/S) and Panel Instruments Public Consultation Papers (PCP) and Response Statements...

To many, the formal announcement of a bidder’s firm intention to make an offer for a company’s shares signals the start of a takeover. For those managing the target’s share plans, however, the starter’s pistol sounds weeks earlier, at the point of the initial approach to the target. The timeframe from that pre-announcement stage through to completion is overseen by the Takeover Code. From 3 February 2025, the Code will apply to offers for, broadly, any company listed or admitted to trading on a UK regulated market, a UK multilateral trading facility, or any stock exchange in the Channel Islands or Isle of Man (including a company that until recently had such a listing or admission) with its registered office in the UK, the Channel Islands or the Isle of Man. This amounts to a narrowing of the Code’s scope compared with its reach before that date and, for example, means UK public companies that have never been listed in the UK, the Channel Islands or the Isle of Man...

For the directors [and other officers] of [ insert company name ] plc (the Company) In connection with a [possible] takeover bid for the Company 1 Introduction 1.1 Purpose of this Memorandum This Memorandum, which we plan to review with the Company’s directors [ and other officers ] at a meeting on [ insert date ] at [ insert time ], is designed to set out their obligations under the City Code on Takeovers and Mergers (the Code), together with other relevant laws and regulations, in relation to any takeover bid for the Company, and to ensure they are fully aware of the responsibilities that apply throughout such a process. It also offers a concise summary of the legal and regulatory framework that governs the conduct of takeovers in the UK. It is important that all those involved possess a working understanding of the issues that may arise. The Code expressly expects this level of familiarity, and such awareness is beneficial given the highly...