Essays about: "European Takeover Bids Directive"

Found 3 essays containing the words European Takeover Bids Directive.

  1. 1. European Takeover Law and the Freedom of Establishment: Towards Efficient Regulation

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Juridiska institutionen

    Author : Christopher Phiri; [2018]
    Keywords : European Takeover Bids Directive; Disclosure Requirements; Mandatory Bid Rule; Board Neutrality Rule; Breakthrough Rule; Squeeze-Out Right; Sell-Out Right; Independent Expert Opinion; Law and Political Science;

    Abstract : The European Takeover Bids Directive has been at the centre of criticism since it was adopted on 21 April 2004. This study adds a voice to the enduring discourse on the extent to which the Directive is fit for purpose. READ MORE

  2. 2. The Takeover Directive - and Its Implementation In Germany, UK and Sweden

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Juridiska institutionen

    Author : Malin Hamnered; [2012]
    Keywords : EU Law; Banking Law; Business Law; Law and Political Science;

    Abstract : One of the main purposes in EU is increased competiveness on the European market and to achieve the goal; the European Commission made a proposal of a Directive on Takeover Bids which would facilitate the takeover activity in EU. Takeover activities essentially signify when a company purchases shares in another company which occasionally also leads to a takeover of the control of the target company. READ MORE

  3. 3. Corporate Board Authority in Takeover Bids: A Comparative Analysis of the EU and US Approaches

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Juridiska institutionen

    Author : Justin Iantosca; [2007]
    Keywords : European Affairs; Law and Political Science;

    Abstract : Global Merger and Acquisition activity reached record levels in 2006, with the US and EU playing a large role in this activity. This paper examines the duties of a board which is subject to a takeover bid and any defensive moves the board may take to protect its company from acquisition. READ MORE