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					<dc:identifier>http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2008/3073/introduction</dc:identifier><dc:title>The Takeover Code (Concert Parties) Regulations 2008</dc:title><dc:subject>Banking</dc:subject><dc:language>en</dc:language><dc:subject scheme="SIheading">BANKS AND BANKING</dc:subject><dc:publisher>Statute Law Database</dc:publisher><dc:modified>2025-04-29</dc:modified><dc:contributor>Expert Participation</dc:contributor><dct:valid>2023-07-11</dct:valid>
					<dc:description>These Regulations modify the application of Rule 9 of the City Code on Takeovers and Mergers (“the Takeover Code”).</dc:description>
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