Sec. 8.6. (a) The provisions of sections 2 through 7 of this chapter do not apply to the following:
(1) An acquisition by an offeror, if the instant transaction and all acquisitions of equity securities of the same class during the preceding twelve (12) months by the offeror or any of its affiliates do not exceed two percent (2%) of that class.
(2) An acquisition of equity securities of a target company having seventy-five (75) or fewer holders of record of equity securities at the time of the takeover offer.
(3) An acquisition determined by order of the commissioner to be a takeover offer that is not made for the purpose of, and not having the effect of, changing or influencing the control of a target company.
(b) An order may only be adopted under subsection (a)(3) of this section after a hearing. Not less than five (5) business days' notice of a hearing must be given to the target company, the offeror, and such other persons as the commissioner may designate.
(c) The burden of establishing entitlement to any exemption is on the offeror.
As added by Acts 1981, P.L.215, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.242-1983, SEC.7.
Structure Indiana Code
Title 23. Business and Other Associations
Article 2. Securities and Franchises
23-2-3.1-0.5. Legislative Finding; Purpose
23-2-3.1-2. Compliance With Designated Sections
23-2-3.1-3. Statement; Filing With Commissioner; Copy to Target Company
23-2-3.1-4. Statement; Consent to Service of Process; Filing Fee
23-2-3.1-5. Contents of Statement; Document Prepared Under Federal Law
23-2-3.1-5.5. Definitions; Application of Section
23-2-3.1-6.5. Terms of Offer; Requisites; Number of Offerees
23-2-3.1-7. Hearing; Findings and Order; Notices; Expenses; Right to Appear; Insurance Companies
23-2-3.1-8. Purchase of Shares; Prohibition
23-2-3.1-8.4. Subsequent Acquisition of Equity Securities by Offeror; Equivalent Terms; Limitation
23-2-3.1-8.6. Exempt Acquisitions; Notice and Hearing to Precede Order
23-2-3.1-9. Administration of Chapter; Regulations; Immunity
23-2-3.1-10. Cease and Desist Orders; Injunctions; Subpoenas; Production of Books and Papers
23-2-3.1-11. Appeal; Notice; Transcript; Disposition on Appeal