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HL HL2621

Takeovers: Disclosure of Information

answeredUnited Kingdom· UK Parliament· EN

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18 November 2024

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2 December 2024 · Answer

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2 December 2024

Summary

To ask His Majesty's Government whether they plan to review the duties of public company directors about informing shareholders when they receive a serious takeover approach.

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  1. 18 November 2024

    Written question

    To ask His Majesty's Government whether they plan to review the duties of public company directors about informing shareholders when they receive a serious takeover approach.

    Source: Lords

  2. 2 December 2024

    Answer

    The Government has no plans to review the duties of public company directors in relation to informing shareholders of a takeover approach. Directors owe a number of fiduciary duties to shareholders, including the need to exercise reasonable care, skill an...

    Source: Written answer

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