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The Panel on Takeovers and Mergers (the Takeover Panel or PTM) is a regulatory body located in London England. It was set up in 1968 and is charged with the administration of the City Code on Takeovers and Mergers. Its role is to ensure that all shareholders are treated equally during takeover bids. Its main functions are to issue and administer the City Code on Takeovers and Mergers (the Code) and to supervise and regulate takeovers and other matters to which the Code applies.