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• Intermediate: for delegates with some prior knowledge of the subject.

• Advanced: for delegates with substantial knowledge of the subject.

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Corporate finance general

Financial promotions

This course covers how the the law on financial promotions applies in the context of common corporate finance transactions and the exemptions which are frequently relied on.

CPD: 3 hours

Level: introductory

OBJECTIVES

The objective of the course is for participants to be familiar with how the financial promotions rules apply to corporate finance transactions including takeovers and private company acquisitions and equity fundraisings such as placings and how the issues arising are dealt with in practice. Issues for public companies in relation to announcements and communications with investors are also covered.

COURSE OUTLINE

Part 1. The regulation of financial promotions

• The law on financial promotion.
• The scope of the prohibition.
• The consequences of breach.
• Exemptions and approval of a financial promotion by an authorised person.
• FSA guidance.

Part 2. Examples of corporate finance transactions

• Acquisitions and other private company transactions.
• Equity fund raising by private companies.
• Public company takeovers.
• Placings and other equity fundraising by public companies.
• Announcements and communications with investors for public companies.