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OSC decision provides more clarity on the use of defensive tactics

  • Torys LLP
  • -
  • Canada
  • -
  • December 10 2010

The Ontario Securities Commission has published its reasons for cease trading the shareholder rights plan of Baffinland Iron Ore and has clarified its position on the use of a shareholder rights plan, or "poison pill," in the face of a hostile takeover bid

The TSX’s new shareholder approval rule encourages capital markets activity to finance M&A transactions

  • Torys LLP
  • -
  • Canada
  • -
  • June 10 2010

In November 2009, the Toronto Stock Exchange adopted a new rule requiring shareholder approval for the issuance of stock in connection with public company acquisitions if the issuance would result in more than 25 dilution to existing shareholders