The Irish Takeover Panel

The Irish Takeover Panel is the statutory body responsible for monitoring and supervising takeovers and other relevant transactions in relevant companies in Ireland.

The Panel was established by the Irish Takeover Panel Act 1997, as amended (“1997 Act”) and is designated as the competent authority to undertake certain regulatory functions pursuant to the Directive on Takeover Bids (2004/25/EC).

The Panel is responsible for making rules to ensure that takeovers and other relevant transactions comply with the General Principles set out in the Schedule to the 1997 Act.

Takeover Rules

The Takeover Rules have been made principally to ensure that takeovers and other relevant transactions comply with the General Principles set out in the Schedule to the 1997 Act.

Disclosure Forms

Use the links provided to download forms for disclosure of dealings and positions during an offer period.

Disclosure Table

Companies deemed to be in an offer period for the purpose of the Takeover Rules