Company Takeovers

Subject 730-652 (2008)

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Credit Points: 12.500
Level: Graduate/Postgraduate
Dates & Locations:

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2008:

Semester 2, - Taught on campus.
Pre-teaching Period Start not applicable
Teaching Period not applicable
Assessment Period End not applicable
Last date to Self-Enrol not applicable
Census Date not applicable
Last date to Withdraw without fail not applicable


Timetable can be viewed here. For information about these dates, click here.
Time Commitment: Contact Hours: 24 - 26 contact hours per subject.
Total Time Commitment: The time commitment for this subject depends on the candidate's background and experience.
Prerequisites: Prerequisite

Candidates will be expected to have studied company law or a comparable subject.
Corequisites: N.A.
Recommended Background Knowledge: None
Non Allowed Subjects: None
Core Participation Requirements: N.A.

Coordinator

Mr Rodd Levy
Subject Overview:

Objectives:

A candidate who has successfully completed the subject should:

  • Have an understanding of the theory of Chapter 6 of the Corporations Act
  • Understand some of the practical legal problems that may arise in a takeover of a public company carried out under Chapter 6 of the Corporations Act.

Syllabus:

Principal topics will include:

  • The Eggelston principles
  • The 20% rule
  • Shareholding disclosures
  • Exempt acquisitions
  • Pre-bid activity
  • Bidders Statements
  • Defensive strategies
  • Targets Statements
  • Compulsory acquisition
  • Role of ASIC and the Takeovers Panel
  • Dispute resolution.
Assessment:
  • Contribution to class discussions (20%)
  • Research paper 10,000 words (80%) (12 January 2009) (topic approved by the subject coordinator).
Prescribed Texts: Core subject materials will be provided free of charge to all students. Some subjects require further texts to be purchased. Please visit the subject homepage on the Melbourne Law Masters website by following the link at the bottom of this subject entry.
Breadth Options:

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.
Fees Information: Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date
Generic Skills: Please see the Subject Objectives for this information.
Links to further information: 730-652Company TakeoversMelbourne Law Masters, postgraduate law, post-graduate law, graduate law2008

Objectives:

A candidate who has successfully completed the subject should:

  • Have an understanding of the theory of Chapter 6 of the Corporations Act
  • Understand some of the practical legal problems that may arise in a takeover of a public company carried out under Chapter 6 of the Corporations Act.

Syllabus:

Principal topics will include:

  • The Eggelston principles
  • The 20% rule
  • Shareholding disclosures
  • Exempt acquisitions
  • Pre-bid activity
  • Bidders Statements
  • Defensive strategies
  • Targets Statements
  • Compulsory acquisition
  • Role of ASIC and the Takeovers Panel
  • Dispute resolution.
  • Contribution to class discussions (20%)
  • Research paper 10,000 words (80%) (12 January 2009) (topic approved by the subject coordinator).
Prerequisite

Candidates will be expected to have studied company law or a comparable subject.

N.A.24 - 26 contact hours per subject.Core subject materials will be provided free of charge to all students. Some subjects require further texts to be purchased. Please visit the subject homepage on the Melbourne Law Masters website by following the link at the bottom of this subject entry.Please see the Subject Objectives for this information.The time commitment for this subject depends on the candidate's background and experience.N.A.Please see the subject homepage on the Melbourne Law Masters website for up to date timetable information.Mr Rodd LevyLawFor the latest information on this subject, please visit: http://www.masters.law.unimelb.edu.au/subject/730652P12.500Semester 2NLawLaw730-652

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