cnn wrote:@vvs...do we have a template for this one?,i do not recall the fine details of Unilever's majority shareholder take over and subsequent de-listing.
I believe Puma has to acquire 80% of all outstanding shares to initiate a Takeover
1) Puma buys out 'major' shareholders [say 60%]
2) Puma applies to CMA to acquire an additional 20-40%
3) If Puma acquires at least 80%, then it can launch a compulsory takeover [which means it makes another offer to the rest]. Can also be de-listed unless exempted. In this scenario, there may be a compulsory buyout UNLESS one says they DON'T want to sell.
4) If 90% & over is acquired then a delisting can happen even for those who never sold.
Why would minority shareholders not sell?
1) Dead, stuck in limbo, etc [inactive shareholders]
2) Some feel the price is too low to sell
3) Inaction or defiance.
Greedy when others are fearful. Very fearful when others are greedy - to paraphrase Warren Buffett