offeree company "offeree company", in relation to a company being taken over, means a company in respect of which an offer has been made or is being made for the acquisition of its shares, whether or not it is a public limited company listed on a stock exchange or otherwise or a private company as the Commission may determine; PU(A) 422/1993 - SECURITIES COMMISSION (FEES AND CHARGES) REGULATIONS 1993 2. Interpretation.