In case you missed the consequences of a No vote27 Jan 2026 17:12
"If a Scheme of Arrangement bid fails in the UK (e.g., fails to get 75% in value of shareholders' approval or court sanction),
the offer lapses, and the bidder is generally restricted from making another bid for the same company for at least 12 months, subject to specific exceptions. The target company remains independent, and any break fees agreed upon may become payable.
Key consequences include:
12-Month Restriction: The bidder cannot launch a new offer for 12 months, unless the Takeover Panel permits an exception (e.g., a higher competing bid by a third party).
Lapse of Offer: The proposal terminates, and the target company's share price may drop as the bid premium vanishes."