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Form 45.03 Notice Of Tender Offer
This form is the official Notice Of Tender Offer (Form 45.03) issued by the Courts Service of Ireland. You use it when making a formal offer to buy or sell shares in an Irish company via tender.
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Form Overview
Courts Service of Ireland - Form 45.03 Notice Of Tender Offer
This form is the official Notice Of Tender Offer (Form 45.03) issued by the Courts Service of Ireland. You use it when making a formal offer to buy or sell shares in an Irish company via tender.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1Ensure the offer price matches the terms stated in your initial board resolution.
- 2Failing to specify the exact class of shares being offered.
- 3Using an outdated version of Form 45.03.
- 4Incorrectly stating the offer price or conditions.
- 5Submitting the form without the required director signatures.
Plain English
Simply put, this document tells everyone that you are offering to buy or sell shares under specific terms. It's your official announcement to the market about your tender offer. This ensures all interested parties know exactly what is being offered and at what price.
Submission Date
- Filing date: The submission must occur before or on the date the tender offer officially begins to be advertised. Check for any specific cut-off dates related to the offering period.
- Preparation window: collect IDs, supporting records, and signatures in advance.
- Final review: verify names, dates, and required fields before submission.
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What this form is for
- Use this form when formally offering to buy shares in an Irish company.
- Use this form when formally offering to sell shares in an Irish company.
- This is required when the offer must be made via a 'tender' process, not just a direct sale agreement.
- It serves as the official notification of your tender intention to the relevant parties.
Form selector
Use this form or another form?
Share Purchase Agreement
Use this if you are executing the deal immediately without a formal notice period first
✓ Check the specific wording of your offer.
Notice of Share Sale
Use this if the courts require a simpler notification rather than a full tender structure
✓ Confirm with the Courts Service which form is preferred.
CRO Filing Form (e.g., MGT12)
You file 45.03 to notify *before* or *during* the CRO filing process for the company involved
✓ Ensure your dates align between both forms.
Deadline or filing window
The submission must occur before or on the date the tender offer officially begins to be advertised. Check for any specific cut-off dates related to the offering period.
Before you submit
- 1Ensure the full legal name of the offering party is correctly typed.
- 2Confirm the exact number of shares being offered (buy or sell) is accurate.
- 3Verify that the tender offer price per share is clearly stated in Euros (€).
- 4Check that the proposed acceptance deadline date is realistic and clearly defined.
- 5Sign and date the form where indicated, using a wet ink signature if printing.
How to file this form
- 1Complete all sections of Form 45.03 fully.
- 2Attach any necessary supporting documents (e.g., company share register extract).
- 3Submit the completed form to the designated Courts Service portal or office address.
- 4If submitting electronically, retain a copy of the submission confirmation receipt.
- 5Pay any required filing fee specified by the Courts Service.
Known limitations
- 1This form does not guarantee acceptance of your tender offer; it only notifies the market/company.
- 2The specific jurisdiction or court handling the matter is not confirmed in official source.
- 3It does not replace a formal Share Purchase Agreement (SPA); it supports it.
- 4The required method of submission (physical vs. electronic) depends on the case context.
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Proceedings
3 items
The names of the parties exactly as they appear on the originating document.
The court record number for the case, if one has been assigned.
The court and the office where the document is being filed.
Substance
2 items
What you are asking the court to do, or the information the form requires.
The facts relied on and any documents exhibited with the filing.
Execution
1 items
Signed, sworn or certified as the form requires, with proof of service where needed.
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Fillable formOpen in Editor->This is the standard Notice Of Tender Offer (Form 45.03) from the Courts Service of Ireland. It remains the primary document for formal tender offers.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Check if any specific court requirements have altered the required declaration sections.
- Verify the current date format mandated by the Courts Service of Ireland.
- Confirm if there are new fields related to electronic submission (e.g., e-filing reference numbers).
- Review the section detailing the offer price—ensure it matches the company's stated share value.
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 23/10/25
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCIssued by: Courts Service of Ireland
- SRCForm Name: Notice Of Tender Offer
- SRCForm Number: 45.03
- SRCContext: Formal offer notification for share transactions within Irish companies.
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: Current specific fee structure.
Common confusion points
Confusing 'Tender Offer' with a simple 'Share Sale': A tender requires an active invitation for others to bid/accept.
Not knowing which entity needs to sign: Is it the buyer, the seller, or both?
Mistaking the offer price (per share) for the total transaction value.
Failing to specify whether you are offering to BUY shares or SELL shares in the designated box.
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