Latest Decisions in Takeover Matters
Decision 781/01 dated 10 March 2021 in the matter of Santhera Pharmaceuticals Holding AG
In its decision 781/01 dated 10 March 2021 in the matter of Santhera Pharmaceuticals Holding AG, the Swiss Takeover Board has determined that the proposed exchange offer of Santhera Pharmaceuticals Holding AG in respect of 100% of its convertible bond 2017 - 2022 with a total nominal value of CHF 60,000,000 listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange AG and the terms and conditions of the exchange offer described in the corresponding repurchase advertisement comply with TOB Circular No. 1, with the exception of certain points for which exceptions have been granted.
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Decision 780/01 dated 19 March 2021 in the matter of ams AG
In its decision 780/01, dated 19 March 2021, in the matter of ams AG, the Swiss Takeover Board has exempted the public buyback program of ams AG concerning its convertible bonds from the provisions governing public takeover offers.
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Decision 750/02 dated 5 March 2021 in the matter of Schmolz + Bickenbach AG
In its decision 750/02, dated 5 March 2021, in the matter of Swiss Steel Holding AG (formerly Schmolz + Bickenbach AG), the Swiss Takeover Board rejected the request of Liwet Holding AG to declare that Mr. Martin Haefner/BigPoint Holding AG is obliged to make a mandatory offer for all publicly held registered shares of Swiss Steel Holding AG with an offer price of CHF 0.45 or CHF 0.37 per registered share of Swiss Steel Holding AG.
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Decision 777/01 dated 12 February 2021 in the matter of AP Alternative Portfolio Ltd.
In its decision 777/01, dated 12 February 2021, in the matter of AP Alternative Portfolio Ltd., the Swiss Takeover Board has exempted the public buyback program of AP Alternative Portfolio Ltd. from the provisions governing public takeover offers.
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Decision dated 2 February 2021 in the matter of PIERER Mobility AG
In its decision 774/01, dated 2 February 2021, in the matter of PIERER Mobility AG, the Swiss Takeover Board has approved the planned introduction of an opting out clause at PIERER Mobility AG, provided that the transparency requirements and the voting majority are complied with.
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