Takeover Bids by Scheme of Arrangement and Contractual Offers – Part 1
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- Length:
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- Course Aims:
This podcast aims to look at 4 principle areas taking examples from recent deals and current market practices.: the key drivers influencing the choice between a takeover by scheme of arrangement or a contractual offer, whether the scheme of arrangement is actually a more costly procedure, under what circumstances a scheme will still be appropriate assuming cost is a neutral factor and whether there are any disadvantages in opting for a scheme of arrangement
- Outcomes:
- After completing the course you will:
- Understand the key factors that distinguish schemes from contractual bids;
- Understand what how these factors influence different bidders in different ways;
- Understand the criticisms of schemes on grounds of costs and procedural weaknesses and whether those criticisms hold water;
- Be aware of the other factors that will weigh in favour of a scheme of arrangement - assuming cost is a neutral factor;
- Be aware of the potential disadvantages of opting for a scheme of arrangement.
- Level:
- Specialist
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Case Update
Practical Guide
Procedural
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This podcast is the first in a two-part CPDcast mini series on takeovers bids and the factors influencing the choice between a scheme of arrangement or a contractual bid in achieving desired outcome to the transaction.
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