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TMA-2.3.11

Following an approach to the board of the offeree company which may or may not lead to an offer, the primary responsibility for making an announcement will normally rest with the board of the offeree company. The offeree company must, therefore, keep a close watch on its share price and volume.

The board of the offeree company must make an announcement to the licensed exchange and market and inform its shareholders immediately upon the occurrence of the following conditions:

(a) A firm intention to make an offer has been notified to the board of the offeree company from an authorised source, irrespective of the attitude of the board of the offeree company;
(b) When following an approach to the offeree company, whether there is a firm intention to make an offer or not, the offeree company is the subject of rumour or speculation about a possible offer or there is unusual movement in its share price or in the volume of share turnover;
(c) When negotiations or discussions about a potential offer are about to be extended to include more than a very restricted number of persons;
(d) When the board of a company is aware that there are negotiations or discussions between a potential offeror and the holder, or group of holders of shares carrying 30% or more of the voting rights of a company; or
(e) When the board of a company is seeking potential offerors, and
(i) The company is the subject of rumour or speculation about a possible offer, or there is unusual movement in its share price or a significant increase in the volume of share turnover; or
(ii) More than a very restricted number of potential purchasers or offeror are about to be approached.
Amended: October 2019
Amended: April 2013