economy

April 20, 2026

New rules for company takeovers in preparation, for better shareholder protection

The Ministry of Finance has launched a public discussion on the Draft Law on Takeover of Joint-Stock Companies, which brings significant changes to how companies are taken over in the domestic capital market, reported eKapija. The aim of the new regulations, as stated, is to strengthen transparency, prevent abuses, and better protect minority shareholders.

New rules for company takeovers in preparation, for better shareholder protection

TL;DR

  • The Ministry of Finance has initiated a public discussion on the Draft Law on Takeover of Joint-Stock Companies.
  • The new regulations aim to increase transparency, prevent abuses, and improve minority shareholder protection.
  • A public takeover offer is mandatory when an investor acquires over 25% of voting shares in a company.
  • Bidders must provide financial security for the takeover, such as a bank deposit, credit, or guarantee.
  • The law prohibits actions that artificially influence stock prices.
  • Management of the target company must disclose their opinion on the takeover offer.

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