Practical Law Dictionary. Glossary of UK, US and international legal terms. www.practicallaw.com. 2010.
Uptick rule — The uptick rule is a securities trading rule used to regulate short selling in financial markets. The rule mandates, subject to certain exceptions, that when sold, a listed security must either be sold short at a price above the price at which… … Wikipedia
City Code on Takeovers and Mergers — a body of principles and rules regulating the conduct of takeovers and mergers of public companies. While its provisions are not legally binding, contravention may result in the imposition of sanctions by the Stock Exchange. The Panel on… … Law dictionary
hostile bid — Any offer not made pursuant to an agreement with the target. Related links stakebuilding recommended bid Rule 3 adviser Practical Law Dictionary. Glossary of UK, US and international lega … Law dictionary
offer document — In a public acquisition, the document by which the bidder makes the formal legal offer to target shareholders. Related links acceptance condition Rule 3 adviser cash confirmation … Law dictionary
recommended bid — A takeover bid where target shareholders are recommended to accept the offer by the target directors. Related links Rule 3 adviser hostile bid Practical Law Dictionary. Glossary of UK, US and international legal terms. www.practicallaw.com … Law dictionary
international relations — a branch of political science dealing with the relations between nations. [1970 75] * * * Study of the relations of states with each other and with international organizations and certain subnational entities (e.g., bureaucracies and political… … Universalium
china — /chuy neuh/, n. 1. a translucent ceramic material, biscuit fired at a high temperature, its glaze fired at a low temperature. 2. any porcelain ware. 3. plates, cups, saucers, etc., collectively. 4. figurines made of porcelain or ceramic material … Universalium
China — /chuy neuh/, n. 1. People s Republic of, a country in E Asia. 1,221,591,778; 3,691,502 sq. mi. (9,560,990 sq. km). Cap.: Beijing. 2. Republic of. Also called Nationalist China. a republic consisting mainly of the island of Taiwan off the SE coast … Universalium
Contributors — ▪ 2000 Adams, Andy. Editor and Publisher, Sumo World. Author of Sumo; Sumo World Record Book. • sports and games: Judo; Wrestling: Sumo Ahn, Ki suk. Assistant Editor, Shindonga of Donga Ilbo. • biographies (in part) Alder,… … Universalium
United Kingdom — a kingdom in NW Europe, consisting of Great Britain and Northern Ireland: formerly comprising Great Britain and Ireland 1801 1922. 58,610,182; 94,242 sq. mi. (244,100 sq. km). Cap.: London. Abbr.: U.K. Official name, United Kingdom of Great… … Universalium
