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398Regulation of Takeover Bids in a Global Context

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  • Sjöman Erik

    (Jur. Dr h.c., member of the Swedish Takeover Panel (the Securities Council) and Special Counsel to the Panel Executive; Stockholm, Sweden)

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This paper describes how the regulation of corporate takeovers has developed over time in an increasingly global context, using Sweden – which is now one of Europe’s largest stock markets and one of the most active markets for corporate control – as an example. The paper discusses aspects such as the use of a Takeover Panel as a regulatory tool. It touches upon the economic aspects of corporate takeovers and their role as a corporate governance tool and a tool for the efficient allocation of resources. The policy choice of whether to allocate blocking powers to the board of the target company or to adopt a board neutrality approach is discussed. Protectionist trends as opposed to openness and free trade are also touched upon.

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  • Sjöman Erik, 2024. "398Regulation of Takeover Bids in a Global Context," European Company and Financial Law Review, De Gruyter, vol. 21(3-4), pages 398-416.
    • Handle: RePEc:bpj:eucflr:v:21:y:2024:i:3-4:p:398-416:n:1008
    DOI: 10.1515/ecfr-2024-0017
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