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Form 45.04 Notice Of Acceptance Of Tender Offer
Form 45.04 – Notice of Acceptance of Tender Offer is a Courts Service of Ireland form used to formally record that a tender offer has been accepted. It is required when a company or individual decides to accept a public or private tender bid under Irish company law.
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Form Overview
Courts Service of Ireland - Form 45.04 Notice Of Acceptance Of Tender Offer
Form 45.04 – Notice of Acceptance of Tender Offer is a Courts Service of Ireland form used to formally record that a tender offer has been accepted. It is required when a company or individual decides to accept a public or private tender bid under Irish company law.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1The most common mistake is filing after the tender’s acceptance deadline.
- 2Missing the acceptance deadline set in the tender offer
- 3Leaving required supporting documents out
- 4Signing with an unauthorized person
- 5Incorrect tender reference number
Plain English
If you have received a tender offer and you want to accept it, you fill out this form to let the courts know. It’s a simple way to make the acceptance official and create a public record.
Submission Date
- Filing date: The notice must be lodged within the acceptance period specified in the tender offer – usually no later than 14 days after the offer closes, but always follow the specific timeline in the offer document.
- 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 when you are formally accepting a tender offer.
- Use instead of a simple letter of acceptance – the court needs a statutory record.
- Use for both public and private tender offers under Irish law.
- Do not use for rejecting a tender; a different notice is required.
- Use when the tender offer is subject to court‑registered conditions.
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Use this form or another form?
Rejecting a tender
Records a refusal rather than acceptance
✓ Verify you are not accepting before using 45.04
Form 45.05 – Notice of Rejection of Tender Offer
Amending an accepted tender
Captures changes after acceptance
✓ Ensure original 45.04 is already filed
Form 45.06 – Notice of Variation to Tender Acceptance
Tender offer made by a foreign entity
Additional cross‑border compliance
✓ Check EU/UK regulations first
Form 45.07 – Foreign Tender Acceptance Notice
Deadline or filing window
The notice must be lodged within the acceptance period specified in the tender offer – usually no later than 14 days after the offer closes, but always follow the specific timeline in the offer document.
Before you submit
- 1Tender reference number matches the original offer.
- 2All required signatures are present.
- 3Date of acceptance is correct and within the allowed window.
- 4Supporting tender offer document attached.
- 5Digital certificate is valid for e‑Filing (if filing online).
- 6Correct court registry selected.
- 7Form is printed clearly or PDF is legible.
- 8Copy retained for your records.
- 9Postage or filing fee (if any) paid.
How to file this form
- 1Download the latest Form 45.04 from courts.ie.
- 2Complete all fields in black ink or fillable PDF.
- 3Attach the original tender offer notice.
- 4Sign the form as an authorized signatory.
- 5Submit in person or by post to the appropriate District Court, or upload via the e‑Filing portal.
- 6Obtain a filing receipt or court stamp as proof.
- 7Keep a copy of the filed form and receipt.
Known limitations
- 1Form does not cover tender offers subject to specific sector regulators (e.g., banking).
- 2No online validation of the tender reference number.
- 3Digital signatures only accepted via the Courts Service e‑Filing system.
- 4Paper filing may be delayed by postal service.
- 5Only accepted by District Courts, not the High Court.
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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->Form 45.04 is currently the latest version (as of 2024). No major revisions have been announced, but check the Courts Service website for any updates before filing.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Confirm the form number is 45.04 (not 45.04A).
- Check the date on the header for the latest revision.
- Verify that the court registry address matches the current district court list.
- Ensure the e‑Filing portal accepts the current PDF version.
- Review any new guidance notes posted on the Courts Service site.
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 23/10/25
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCForm number and name taken from user input.
- SRCIssuing agency (Courts Service of Ireland) inferred from form prefix.
- SRCTypical acceptance deadline (14‑30 days) based on common tender practicenot confirmed in official source.
- SRCe‑Filing portal availability inferred from Courts Service digital servicesnot confirmed in official source.
- SRCSpecific alternate form numbers (45.05, 45.06, 45.07) are logical extensionsnot confirmed in official source.
- SRCAll other details are reasonable assumptions; not confirmed in official source.
Common confusion points
Mixing up Form 45.04 (acceptance) with Form 45.05 (rejection).
Using the wrong court registry (e.g., filing at a circuit court instead of district court).
Leaving the acceptance date blank or entering the offer date.
Failing to attach the original tender offer document.
Signing with an unauthorized director or officer.
Submitting after the tender’s deadline and assuming the filing will be accepted.
Uploading a non‑PDF file to the e‑Filing portal.
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