Company Takeovers

Subject LAWS70042 (2011)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2011.

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

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2011:

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.
Total Time Commitment: Not available
Prerequisites:

Prior study in company law or appropriate practical experience.
Corequisites: Visit the Melbourne Law Masters website for more information about this subject.
Recommended Background Knowledge: Visit the Melbourne Law Masters website for more information about this subject.
Non Allowed Subjects: Visit the Melbourne Law Masters website for more information about this subject.
Core Participation Requirements: Visit the Melbourne Law Masters website for more information about this subject.

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Subject Overview:

Principal topics will include:

  • The Eggleston 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: Visit the Melbourne Law Masters website for more information about this subject.
Prescribed Texts: Core subject materials will be provided free of charge to all students. Some subjects require further texts to be purchased. Visit the Melbourne Law Masters website for more information about this subject.
Breadth Options:

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.
Fees Information: Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date

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