Regulation of takeovers

In this lesson

1. 0:00 Lesson 17: Regulatory framework and processes
2. 0:23 Section 1: Regulation of takeovers overview
3. 1:10 Key factors influencing takeover regulation
4. 3:43 Shareholder model of takeover regulation
5. 5:16 Stakeholder model of takeover regulation
6. 7:35 UK takeover code and disclosure requirements
7. 9:03 EU takeover directives and merger regulations

About this lesson

You'll explore two contrasting models—the shareholder model used in the UK and US, which prioritises shareholder value and minimal government intervention, and the stakeholder model adopted in mainland Europe, which considers employees, suppliers, customers, and communities alongside shareholders. The lesson also covers specific UK and EU regulations, including the Takeover Code, squeeze-out provisions, sell-out rights, and competition law, giving you a complete picture of the legal and governance landscape that shapes M&A activity. This is essential knowledge for Strategic Business Leader and other advanced papers where you need to understand how corporate transactions are controlled and what protections exist for different parties. You'll see how economic conditions, market trends, and corporate governance principles all feed into these regulatory frameworks, and you'll be able to distinguish between the two regulatory approaches and explain their practical implications for both bidding and target companies.

Duration: 11m