SEBI Regulations: Share Acquisition and Takeovers

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In which countries did the concept of takeover emerge in the late 19th century?

India and Australia
Japan and China
UK and US (correct)
Germany and France

What is the main legislation governing takeovers in India?

Companies Act, 2013 (correct)
SEBI Act, 2011
Takeover Regulations, 2011
All of the above

What replaced the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Substantial Acquisitions of Shares and Takeovers) Regulations, 1997?

Takeover Regulations, 2011 (correct)
The Companies Act, 2013
SAST Regulations, 2015
SEBI Act, 2011

When did the concept of takeover emerge in India?

Early 20th century (D) Signup and view all the answers

Who is the guidance of the project report on takeover code?

CS MEHUL RAJESHBHAI THAKKAR (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which section of the Companies Act, 2013 deals with the acquisition of shares through a company?

Section 186 (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the FCS number of CS MEHUL RAJESHBHAI THAKKAR?

9568 (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of SEBI (SAST) Regulations, 2011?

To provide guidelines for acquisition of majority shares or controlling interest in another company (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe the company being purchased in a takeover?

Target company (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the requirement for a public shareholder seeking to re-classify itself as a promoter?

To make an open offer in accordance with SEBI (SAST) Regulations, 2011 (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a method of takeover?

Purchasing a majority stake in the target firm (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe the company making a successful bid to assume control of or acquire another company?

Acquirer (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the likely consequence of the new regulation for promoters with low shareholding and high public float?

They will have less flexibility to increase their shareholding. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main benefit of the acquirer holding more than 50% stake in a company?

They can pass simple corporate law resolutions without depending on other shareholders. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of introducing the concept of voluntary offer for 10% stake?

To facilitate consolidation of holdings in excess of 5% by substantial shareholders. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the increased initial threshold for open offers according to the new regulation?

25% (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum permissible level of promoter shareholding according to the new regulation?

75% (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the consequence of the reduction of public float due to the new regulation?

Decrease in trading volumes and reflection of real market price of scrips. (D) Signup and view all the answers