ASX revises guidelines on continuous disclosure *

Australia - October 17 2012
Today ASX announced its long awaited consultation draft of its rewrite of Guidance Note 8 on continuous disclosure.

Co-authors: Andrew Zimmerman, Craig Andrade.

Proposed amendments to ASX listing rules to help resources companies *

Australia - April 20 2012
On 2 April 2012, the ASX released, "Strengthening Australia's equity capital markets: ASX proposals and consultation", in which it set out a number of proposals designed to: 1.facilitate greater capital raising for mid to small caps; and 2.revise the ASX's admission requirements.

Co-authors: Ashley Poke, Frank Castiglia, Richard Lustig.

Truth in takeovers extends its reach - misquoted is misleading *

Australia - March 30 2012
The Takeovers Panel (Panel) declared unacceptable circumstances in the recent matter of Ludowici Limited on the basis that FLSmidth & Co. A/S (FLS), a company proposing to acquire Ludowici Limited (Ludowici), failed to promptly correct a news article that stated its offer price of A$7.20 per share was final and would not be increased.

Co-authors: Craig Andrade, Cathy Chan.

Recent developments in executive remuneration policy and disclosure *

Australia - March 29 2012
This alert highlights the following recent developments in executive remuneration policy and disclosure.

Co-authors: Craig Andrade.