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ARTICLE · 14 SEPTEMBER 2011

Proposed Amendments to the Takeovers Code

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The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) published its "Consultation Paper on (1) the proposal to amend the requirements for property valuation in the Codes on Takeovers and Mergers and Share Repurchases, (2) the proposed amendment relating to confirmations of independence in placing and top-up transactions and (3) the timing for payment of acceptances" (Consultation Paper) on 24 August 2011 to solicit comments from the public to amend certain provisions of the Code on Takeovers and Mergers (

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Originally published 14 September 2011

Keywords: SFC, Takeovers Code, mergers, securities,

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The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) published its "Consultation Paper on (1) the proposal to amend the requirements for property valuation in the Codes on Takeovers and Mergers and Share Repurchases, (2) the proposed amendment relating to confirmations of independence in placing and top-up transactions and (3) the timing for payment of acceptances" (Consultation Paper) on 24 August 2011 to solicit comments from the public to amend certain provisions of the Code on Takeovers and Mergers (Takeovers Code).

How Does This Affect You?

The Consultation Paper aims to facilitate market operations so that more focused and relevant information will be disclosed under the Takeovers Code. It also intends to clarify certain responsibilities of market practitioners. Interested parties are encouraged to respond to the Consultation Paper if they have any comments

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