Author Archives: Dieter Dubs

The use and modalities of opting out/up clauses – new developments

In the case of MCH Group AG, the Swiss Takeover Board and FINMA refined their practice regarding the consent of the majority of the minority shareholders to the introduction of an opting out/up by clarifying who is considered to be a minority shareholder and which quorum is used to determine the voting result.

By Dr. Dieter Dubs / Fabienne Perlini-Frehner (Reference: CapLaw-2021-36)

New Rules on Offer Consideration in Voluntary Exchange Offers

On 1 May 2013, a new set of rules governing the obligation of the bidder to offer an all cash alternative in voluntary exchange offers has come into force. The most significant change pertains to the introduction of an obligation to offer a cash alternative if the bidder purchases target shares for cash during the twelve months preceding the announcement of the exchange offer.

Swiss Takeover Board Proposes New Rules on Offer Consideration in Qualified Voluntary Exchange Offers

On 4 May 2012, the Swiss Takeover Board has proposed a new set of rules governing the obligation of the bidder to offer an all cash alternative in qualified voluntary exchange offers. The most significant change pertains to the extension of the already restrictive rules to the twelve-month period prior to the announcement of the exchange offer. It is uncertain when and to what extent the proposed rules will become effective.