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971Interpretation of this ChapterU.K.
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(1)In this Chapter—
...
[“offeror”, in relation to a takeover bid, means the person making the bid;]
“offer period”, in relation to a takeover bid, means the time allowed for acceptance of the bid by—
(a)
rules under section 943(1) [made in accordance with paragraph 13 of Schedule 1C;]
“opted-in company” means a company in relation to which—
(a)
an opting-in resolution has effect, and
(b)
the conditions in section 966(2) and (4) continue to be met;
“opting-in resolution” has the meaning given by section 966(1);
“opting-out resolution” has the meaning given by section 966(5);
[“takeover bid” has the meaning given by paragraph 20(1) of Schedule 1C;]
...
“voting rights” means rights to vote at general meetings of the company in question, including rights that arise only in certain circumstances;
“voting shares” means shares carrying voting rights.
(2)For the purposes of this Chapter—
(a)securities of a company are treated as shares in the company if they are convertible into or entitle the holder to subscribe for such shares;
(b)debentures issued by a company are treated as shares in the company if they carry voting rights.
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