Below is our quarterly briefing covering the most important developments for UK PLCs, UK equity capital markets and UK public M&A.
In this issue, we review:
- Primary Market Bulletin 54 — Strategic leaks and unlawful disclosure in M&A transactions.
- FTSE Russell — Changes to FTSE UK Index Series methodology.
- Update to the Takeover Code Jurisdiction.
- PISCES — HMRC consultation on stamp duty and stamp duty reserve tax exemptions.
- FCA Consultation Papers 25/2 and 25/3 — Consultations on further changes to the public offer and admissions to trading regimes, and requirements for firms operating public offer platforms.
- Policy Paper — Ensuring that regulators and regulation support growth.
- FCA Handbook Notice 128 — Consequential amendments to both the UK Listing Rules and Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules to reflect the 2024 UK Corporate Governance Code.
For further information, please contact:
Danny Tricot, Partner, Skadden
danny.tricot@skadden.com
