The Cross Border Mergers Directive
The Cross-Border Mergers Directive was agreed in 2005 and required Member States to put in place a legal framework enabling public and private companies to engage in cross border mergers. Member States have until 15 December 2007 to implement the Directive into national law.
The Cross-Border Mergers Directive was implemented in the UK in October 2007, via the Companies (Cross-Border Mergers) Regulations 2007. These Regulations came into effect from 15 December 2007.
Related Documents
Guidance Notes for Companies, Employees & Stakeholders on using the Cross-Border Mergers Regulations 2007.
Guidance on the Companies (Cross- Border Mergers) Regulations 2007.
Companies House guidance on the Companies (Cross - Border Mergers) Regulations
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