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        The Takeover Panel is an independent body whose main functions are to issue and administer the Takeover Code and to supervise and regulate takeovers and other matters to which the Code applies. Its principal purposes are to ensure fair treatment for all shareholders and an orderly framework for takeover bids.
        
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        Checklists and templates for submission by a financial adviser to an offeror or an offeree company (as appropriate) may be downloaded from this section. Information about fees and charges may also be found here.
        
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        Email: supportgroup@thetakeoverpanel.org.uk
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        Telephone: +44 (0) 20 7638 0129
        Email: monitoring@thetakeoverpanel.org.uk
        
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About the Panel

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The Takeover Code

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Disclosure

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Panel Communications

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Checklists, Templates and Fees

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How to contact the Takeover Panel

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Note to advisers in relation to Rule 2.8 statements

Note to advisers in relation to Rule 2.8 statements

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