RE: Company response4 Feb 2022 18:55
The announcement of a firm intention to make an offer (commonly referred to as a "Rule 2.7 announcement") is a significant event and will commit the bidder to proceed with the offer and to post its offer documentation within 28 days.
The City Code provides that such an announcement should only be made when the bidder has every reason to believe that it can and will continue to be able to implement the offer. In some situations, a "possible offer" announcement may need to be made prior to an announcement of a firm intention to make an announcement – for instance, in response to market rumour or speculation. Where possible offer announcements are made, they are usually very brief.