Policy backgroundThe Takeovers Panel has been concerned for some time about the increasing use of schemes of arrangement under the Companies Act as a ...
Read MoreThe Panel was concerned that the initial Court orders could result in the scheme being approved by a small number of shareholders because the 75% majo...
Read MoreDominion Group appealed the decision and a Court of Appeal fixture was obtained on an urgent basis for 26 October 2006. The one-day hearing was before...
Read MoreVoting outcome and final orders by the High CourtThe postal voting period ended on 17 November 2006. Later that evening the Panel was advised of the o...
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