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            The Takeover Panel is an independent body whose main functions are to issue and administer the Takeover Code and to supervise and regulate takeovers and other matters to which the Code applies. Its principal purposes are to ensure fair treatment for all shareholders and an orderly framework for takeover bids.

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          • The Takeover Code

            The Takeover Code comprises six General Principles, 38 Rules and nine Appendices. It is designed to ensure fair treatment for shareholders and an orderly framework for takeovers.

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          • Disclosure

            This section contains resources related to the requirement for any person who is interested in 1% or more of any class of relevant securities of an offeree or offeror company to disclose their dealings and positions.

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          • Disclosure Table
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          • Panel Communications

            Statements, Bulletins and Annual Reports from the Takeover Panel.

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    • Checklists, Templates and Fees
          • Checklists, Templates and Fees

            Checklists and templates for submission by a financial adviser to an offeror or an offeree company (as appropriate) may be downloaded from this section. Information about fees and charges may also be found here.

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          • In this section:

          • How to complete checklists and supplementary forms
          • Notes to advisers
          • Fees and charges
    • Consultation
          • Consultation

            Consultations into proposed rules and amendments to the Takeover Code, including consultation papers, response statements and individual responses.

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          • How to contact the Takeover Panel

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            The Takeover Panel, One Angel Court, London, EC2R 7HJ

          • General enquiries

            Telephone: +44 (0) 20 7382 9026
            Email: supportgroup@thetakeoverpanel.org.uk

          • Market Surveillance Unit

            Telephone: +44 (0) 20 7638 0129
            Email: monitoring@thetakeoverpanel.org.uk

            This email address is to be used solely for transmitting disclosure forms.

          • Further information about contacting the Takeover Panel can be found here.

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London
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General enquiries
Telephone: +44 (0) 20 7382 9026
Email: supportgroup@thetakeoverpanel.org.uk

Market Surveillance Unit
Telephone: +44 (0) 20 7638 0129
Email: monitoring@thetakeoverpanel.org.uk
(Used solely for transmitting disclosure forms.)

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