A look at the General Principles and Code provisions that apply in the period prior to an offer being made; covering the requirement for secrecy before an announcement, the initial announcement, put up or shut up, the requirement to get independent financial advice, communications with shareholders, inducement fees and pre-conditional offer announcements.
Original audience
Junior corporate lawyers (London office).
Date recorded
11 May 2006.
Duration
0.5 hour(s).