The tables set out below illustrate how some of the Code's other timing rules apply. It is not an exhaustive list. It aims to provide guidance in accordance with the Panel's approach to the application of the timing rules in the Code.

Rule 29(1)

An offer may not be varied, and a variation notice may not be sent, later than 14 days before the end of the offer period.

Rule 29(2)

The offer must remain open for at least 14 days after a variation notice has been sent.

Rule 34(1)(b)

If the consideration is not sent within the period specified in the offer to any person whose securities are taken up under the offer, the person may withdraw acceptance of the offer -

1. by notice in writing to the offeror; but only
2. after the expiration of 7 days' written notice to the offeror of the person's intention to do so.

Rule 60(1)

If an outstanding security holder returns to the dominant owner the documents referred to in rule 59 [i.e., the documents that are necessary to enable the dominant owner to be registered as the holder of the securities belonging to the outstanding security holder], the dominant owner must, within 7 days after the dominant owner receives those documents, send to the outstanding security holder -

1. the consideration specified in the acquisition notice; or
2. if rule 56A applies [i.e. an alternative consideration], the consideration that is payable under that rule.