H1 Notes - Mergers, Acquisitions & Capital Markets

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Completed this subject in Sem 2, 2025. Notes are a must for this subject because of the sheer amount of readings. These are clear, structured, and exam-focused notes, not just copied slides. Topics covered Meaning of securities under the Corporations Act Takeover regulation and Chapter 6 framework The 20% rule (s 606), voting power, relevant interests, associates Exceptions to the 20% rule (s 611) Takeover bids (on-market and off-market) Bid procedures, timelines, consideration rules, collateral benefits Takeover defence and frustrating action Takeovers Panel, ASIC, and courts Compulsory acquisition and minority rights Substantial shareholding disclosure and tracing notices Schemes of arrangement (process, court role, voting tests) Securities offerings and disclosure (IPOs, placements, rights issues) Advertising, hawking, and misleading conduct Financial products, AFSL regime, market misconduct, insider trading ASX listing and continuous disclosure