Takeover Panel proposes bidding companies disclose pension plans - UPDATED

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Companies bidding to buy firms in future will have to reveal what their plans are for the pension scheme, under proposals from the Takeover Panel.

The Takeover Panel has launched a consultation on proposals to force the bidder of a firm to state its intention with regard to the takeover target's pension scheme, provide documents to the scheme...

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