Takeover Code

Definition:

The UK City Code on Takeovers and Mergers, which focuses mainly on ensuring that shareholders are treated fairly in takeover or merger situations, given the opportunity to decide on the merits of the offer and are treated the same as other shareholders of the same class.

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