Mergers and Acquisitions

After this summer's backlash against Chinese companies listed in the US, many are considering going private to avoid further negative publicity, decreased valuations and the increased risk of litigation

CLP caught up with State Grid's Chief Legal Officer, Ling Li to discuss her legal team's function and gain insight on doing outbound transactions

Mofcom prohibits circumvention of M&A security review by means of offshore transactions

The Provisions are basically a revision of the Tentative Provisions on Matters Relevant to the Implementation of the System for Security Review of Acquisition of Domestic Enterprises by Foreign Investors.

Two M&A specialists present their views on issues to consider when making an equity acquisition in a foreign-invested enterprise.

Required documents will take time to prepare

When a PRC industrial company purchased a European chemicals producer, it utilised an advanced acquisition strategy that included a complex debt restructuring. It also had to convince Chinese regulators the strategy was workable

Acquirers allowed to select their own offer exemption clause in case of a coincidence of clauses.

Calculation of percentages relating to the purchase or sale of the identical or related assets by listed companies for a continuous period of 12 months clarified.