RE: Agm statement22 May 2024 10:04
Don't really understand why they would need any special dispensation from the rule requirements. What's the big deal in keeping that information private?
"The Panel Executive has granted a dispensation from the requirements of Rule 2.4(a) and Rule 2.4(b) of the Takeover Code such that the Company is not required to identify any potential offeror with which the Company is in talks, or from which an approach has been received."
This is the only reason I could see:
"Where, prior to an offeror having announced a firm intention to make an offer, the board of the offeree company announces that it is seeking one or more potential offerors for the offeree company by means of a formal sale process, the Panel will normally grant a dispensation from the requirements of Rules 2.4(a) and (b"
So this suggests an intention to make a formal offer?