Takeovers : law and strategy / by Rodd Levy.

Pyrmont, N.S.W. : Lawbook, 2002.

2nd ed.

23116

Consolidation and merger of corporations -- Law and legislation -- Australia.

1. Introduction

2. The 20 per cent prohibition and when it applies

3. Voting power, relevant interests and associations

4. Strategic planning for a bid

5. Foreign bidders, anti-competitive bids and acquisitions in regulated industries

6. Terms of the offer

7. Bidder's statements

8. Procedures and tactics during the offer period

9. Market bids

10. Long term defensive strategies

11. Responding to a bid

12. Substantial holding notices

13. Tracing beneficial ownership

14. Compulsory acquisitions following a takeover

15. Other methods of mopping up minorities

16. Exempt acquisitions

17. Powers of ASIC, the Takeovers Panel and the Court

18. After the offer closes

19. Revenue and accounting aspects of takeovers.

Includes index.

0455218811

xxxiv, 280 p.