RE:RE:RE:RE:RE:RE:RE:RE:RE:Takeover bidNever mind looks like I am not correct. Warthog is correct.
Entering into lockup agreements with major target shareholders to secure their participation in a deal is common in both Canada and the United States. Entering into a lockup agreement is an alternative to acquiring a toehold or, in Canada, relying on the private agreement exemption to acquire target shares in advance of a formal offer. Under a lockup agreement, an acquiror may agree to pay more than the 15% premium permitted under Canada’s private agreement exemption as long as it offers identical consideration to all target shareholders.