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Code Word is the Panel's newsletter, with updates on the Panel's guidance, amendments to takeovers law and information about Panel determinations.

  • Code Word 05 - May 2002

    • What does the Panel do?
    • Introducing the Panel's executive
    • Comment on exemptions
    • 'Creeping' under rule 7(e)
    • Hon Paul Swain comments on the Code 

  • Code Word 04 - December 2001

    • The Code’s first 100 days
    • Comments on exemptions
    • Comments on rule 16
    • Comments on Independent Advisors
    • Comments on enforcement 

  • Code Word 03 - September 2001

    • Policy on the approval of independent advisers
    • Policy on the appointment of experts
    • Policy relating to receipt of takeovers documents
    • Guide to applying for exemptions from the Takeovers Code
    • Format for an application for exemption

  • Code Word 02 - June 2001

    • Class exemptions
    • Transitional provisions
    • How the Code permits increases in voting rights
    • No mandatory bid in the Code
    • Frequently asked questions
    • Relationship between the Takeovers Panel and the Securities Commission 

  • Code Word 01 - February 2001

    • The Takeovers Panel and its members
    • The Code in business language