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Takeover Panel publishes consultation paper

1 comment 4 June 2010 | Emma Cameron

Following on from recent criticism of the takeover of Cadbury Plc by Kraft Foods, the Code Committee of the Takeover Panel (Committee) has published a consultation paper to discuss shortcomings in the...

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Kraft makes a meal of Cadbury takeover

28 May 2010 | Emma Cameron

Following Kraft Foods’ takeover of Cadbury Plc in February 2010, the US company has had its knuckles rapped by the Takeover Panel for its conduct during the offer stage of the deal. The issue in question...

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What has the Coalition government got in store for business?

25 May 2010 | Richard Phillips

Before the general election, I looked at what the three main political parties were proposing for corporate governance, takeovers, businesses and regulation. All the parties had clear-cut policies in these...

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Company law: where do the main political parties stand?

5 May 2010 | Richard Phillips

With the general election looming, this briefing looks at what the three main political parties have proposed for corporate governance, takeovers, small and medium-sized businesses, and regulation in their...

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Kraft/Cadbury deal prompts calls for reform of takeover laws

1 comment 10 March 2010 | Emma Cameron

The hostile takeover of the British chocolate maker, Cadbury plc (Cadbury) by US company, Kraft Foods Inc (Kraft) has been widely publicised, especially the initial resistance by Cadbury’s shareholders...

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BA/Iberia merger to signal return of M&A activity?

10 February 2010 | Craig Harrison

Reports last week suggested that, after more than a year of talks, the proposed merger between British Airways and Spanish airline Iberia is due to take place during the first quarter of 2010. This merger...

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