May 9, 2016
Mergers and acquisitions can be complex with both sides involved vying for a deal that will best satisfy their side’s needs and interests. Osler’s updated guide reviews the crucial concerns related to M&A transactions of Canadian public companies, including the upcoming fundamental changes to the take-over bid regime effective May 9, 2016, such as:
- acquisition structures
- pre-acquisition considerations
- minority shareholder protections
- directors’ duties
- competition law and foreign investment review
Canadian Public Company Mergers and Acquisitions is a practical guide to the issues surrounding acquisitions of public companies in Canada, covering key steps, requirements and regulations such as:
- court supervision and approval
- shareholder approval
- legislation and governing principles (e.g. Competition Act and Investment Canada Act)
- time and delivery requirements
- early warning reporting disclosure
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