398Regulation of Takeover Bids in a Global Context

Sjöman Erik ()
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Sjöman Erik: Jur. Dr h.c., member of the Swedish Takeover Panel (the Securities Council) and Special Counsel to the Panel Executive; Stockholm, Sweden

European Company and Financial Law Review, 2024, vol. 21, issue 3-4, 398-416

Abstract: This paper describes how the regulation of corporate takeovers has developed over time in an increasingly global context, using Sweden – which is now one of Europe’s largest stock markets and one of the most active markets for corporate control – as an example. The paper discusses aspects such as the use of a Takeover Panel as a regulatory tool. It touches upon the economic aspects of corporate takeovers and their role as a corporate governance tool and a tool for the efficient allocation of resources. The policy choice of whether to allocate blocking powers to the board of the target company or to adopt a board neutrality approach is discussed. Protectionist trends as opposed to openness and free trade are also touched upon.

Date: 2024
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DOI: 10.1515/ecfr-2024-0017

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