Latest SC judgement uncovers Daiichi’s new approach – Fortis, IHH and, public shareholders under the gun for liabilities of Fortis’ erstwhile promoters
Public shareholders will need to brace for impact and be proactive – else risk getting the short end of the stick
Legal sanctity of the ‘theory of attribution’ possibly misplaced in the Fortis context…
Listed companies forced to publicly disclose deal details pending finalization of negotiations
Investors bereft of price and deal certainty, may even face reputational damage
Directors of listed companies may be liable for market manipulation and exposed to litigation if they publicly disclose a deal which then falls through…
