140. An offeror referred to in section 139 shall, if the conditions of the bid not waived by him have been complied with, take up and pay for all the deposited securities within fourteen days after the expiry of the bid.
If the number of securities deposited pursuant to the bid is greater than the offeror is bound or willing to take up, he shall reduce the number of securities deposited by each holder pro rata, taking into account necessary adjustments, before taking up and paying for them.