Published 1998 | Version v1
Book

Strategies in structuring the bid

Creators

  • 1. Bennett Jones Verchere, Calgary, AB (Canada)

Description

Legal aspects to bear in mind when a corporation is considering a takeover bid or looking to acquire a toe-hold in advance of an offer were discussed. Major topics discussed include: (1) toe-holds and the early warning system, (2) friendly requests for information and confidentiality agreements, (3) lock-up agreements, (4) acquisition agreements, and (5) circular requirements. The legal implications of each of these moves are explained, with examples of current or recent cases where applicable

Additional details

Publishing Information

Publisher
Insight Press
Imprint Place
Toronto, ON (Canada)
ISBN
1-55264-038-8
Imprint Title
Conference Proceedings: Takeover strategies and tactics in the petroleum industry
Imprint Pagination
350 p.
Series
Insight Information Inc., Conference Reports
Journal Page Range
p. 127-143

Conference

Title
Insight conference on takeover strategies and tactics in the petroleum industry
Dates
21-22 Oct 1998
Place
Calgary (Canada)

INIS

Country of Publication
Canada
Country of Input or Organization
Canada
INIS RN
30020771
Subject category
S02: PETROLEUM;
Resource subtype / Literary indicator
Conference
Descriptors DEI
COMPETITION; ECONOMICS; INVESTMENT; LEGAL ASPECTS; MARKET; PETROLEUM INDUSTRY; PUBLIC ENTERPRISES
Descriptors DEC
INDUSTRY

Optional Information

Notes
Imprint:Code 599025.
Secondary number(s)
CONF-981093--