Rule 10.1 of the Takeover Code (the Code) and the associated notes consider the execution of acceptances during an offer and refer to the guidance published by the Institute.
1 July 2021
Guidance Note
Corporate
Law, regulation and compliance
Guidance Note
Withdrawal or amendment of dividend resolution to Annual General Meeting
In exceptional circumstances, the board may conclude that it is no longer appropriate to recommend or declare a dividend that is due to be put to shareholders for approval at the Annual General Meeting.
1 April 2021
Guidance Note
Corporate
Boards and committees
Guidance Note
Induction of directors
This guidance note defines good practice for board-level induction, and includes a range of helpful checklists and suggestions for those creating their own induction programmes for new directors.
1 July 2024
Guidance Note
Corporate
Boards and committees
Guidance Note
Effective Board Reporting
This guidance is a response to that challenge, setting out a roadmap for those who want to provide their board with the very best information and insight.
1 July 2018
Guidance Note
Corporate
Reporting
Guidance Note
Matters reserved for the board
Guidance on drawing up a schedule for matters reserved for the board, in line with the UK Corporate Governance Code – company secretarial terms of reference and example documents.
1 July 2013
Guidance Note
Corporate
Law, regulation and compliance
Guidance Note
Directors' general duties under the Companies Act 2006
This guidance has been produced primarily for quoted public companies that are looking to provide directors with practical guidance on their general duties under the Companies Act 2006 (the Act).
1 May 2022
Guidance Note
Corporate
Law, regulation and compliance
Guidance Note
2021 general meetings and the impact of COVID-19
This guidance note speaks as of the close of business on 22 February 2021 and is divided into three sections.
9 February 2021
Guidance Note
Corporate
Boards and committees
Guidance Note
Shareholder meetings under the Corporate Insolvency and Governance Act 2020
Updated guidance on shareholder meetings during the COVID-19 pandemic to reflect changes to the Corporate Insolvency and Governance Act.
1 July 2020
Guidance Note
Corporate
Law, regulation and compliance
Guidance Note
Market Abuse Regulation (MAR) Dealing code and policy documents
Specimen documents for the implementation of the Market Abuse Regulation (MAR), including a group-wide dealing policy, dealing code and dealing procedures manual.