The Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (Financial Promotion) Order 2005 No. 1529

PART VI U.K. Exempt Communications: Certain Controlled Activities

Takeovers of relevant unlisted companies: application forms U.K.

66.  The financial promotion restriction does not apply to any communication made in connection with a takeover offer for a relevant unlisted company which is a form of application for—

(a) shares in or debentures of the unlisted company; or

(b) investments falling within paragraphs 17 or 18 of Schedule 1 so far as relating to the shares in or debentures of the company which are the subject of the offer.