当研究所の渡辺宏之教授(法学学術院教授)が、欧州の企業買収ルールの分析とわが国への提言を行った英語論文“Designing a New Takeover Regime for Japan:Suggestions from the European Takeover Rules”が、マックスプランク研究所(ドイツ・ハンブルク)のジャーナル(Zeitschrift fur Japanisches Recht, Nr.30)に掲載されました(編集代表のハラルド・バウム教授のご厚意により本web上に転載したものです)。 |
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Designing a New Takeover Regime for Japan:
Suggestions from the European Takeover Rules |
Hiroyuki Watanabe |
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I. Doubts and Problems Regarding Takeover-Defensive Measures |
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1. Doubts over Takeover-Defensive Measures
2. Problems with Takeover-Defensive Measures Currently in Force
3. Legality of Rights Plans and the Role of the Tender Offer System
4. Increasing Attention to the European-style Takeover Regulations |
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II. Suggestions from the European Takeover Rules | |
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1. Large Gap Between Statutory Rules and Practices
2. “Shareholder Decision-making” in TOB in Europe
3. Distinction Between “Shareholder Decision-making” and
“Worker Protection”
4. “Balance” and “Cushion” Regarding TOB Rules
5. “Moderate Mandatory Offer Rule” as a Basic Type in Europe
6. “Strict Mandatory Offer Rule” in Some Jurisdictions
7. Difference Between European Countries and Japan in Terms
of the Stance to Set the “Threshold”
8. Hidden Ownership Acquired Through the Use of Equity Derivatives
9. Position of the Takeover Rules in the System of Law
10. Is it True that “It is difficult for Japan, which lacks the tradition
of self-regulation like ‘the City,’
to have a takeover regulatory
organization”?
11. Necessity of a Takeover Regulatory Organization that is Capable
of Enforcing Prompt
and Consultation-based Regulations
12. Conclusion: Future Vision for Japan’s TOB Rules |