Company Takeovers

Subject LAWS70042 (2010)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2010.

Credit Points: 12.50
Level: 7 (Graduate/Postgraduate)
Dates & Locations:

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2010:

October, Parkville - 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


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Time Commitment: Contact Hours: The total class time is between 24 and 26 hours.
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Subject Overview:

Principal topics will include:

  • The Eggelston principles
  • The 20% rule
  • Shareholding disclosures
  • Exempt acquisitions
  • Pre-bid activity
  • Scheme alternative
  • Bidder's Statements
  • Action during the bid
  • Defensive strategies
  • Target's Statements
  • Compulsory acquisition
  • Role of the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) and the Takeovers Panel
  • Dispute resolution
  • Compulsory acquisition.
Objectives:

A student who has successfully completed this subject should:

  • Have an understanding of the theory of Chapter 6 of the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth)
  • 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 2001 (Cth).
Assessment:

Take-home examination (100%) (26-29 November)
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Breadth Options:

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.
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