Informal approach...29 Mar 2024 12:29
Takeover Code relevant quotes:
"Absolute secrecy before an announcement of an offer or possible offer is of vital importance. If secrecy is maintained, it should be possible for offer preparations to be conducted in private, without an announcement of a possible offer being required. Accordingly, all persons who are privy to confidential information concerning an offer or possible offer must conduct themselves so as to minimise the chances of any leak of that information. For example, confidential information should only be passed to another person if it is necessary to do so and if that person is made aware of the need for secrecy....
A key issue in applying Rule 2.2(c), Rule 2.2(d) and Rule 2.3 is whether an offeror has made an “approach” to the offeree company regarding a possible offer. ...
For these purposes, the Executive interprets the term “approach” broadly. Each case will turn on its own facts, but the Executive normally considers an approach to have been received when a director or representative of, or an adviser to, an offeree company is informed by, or on behalf of, a potential offeror that it is considering the possibility of making an offer for the company. This may be at a very preliminary stage in the offeror’s preparations and the manner of the approach may be informal and no more than broadly indicative...."
Now communication at Solgold has been totally bolted down...one contact said "we're scared to talk to anyone about anything..."
And Scott said he cannot buy shares.
But..."theres lots going on..."