In the matter of A2B Australia Limited [2024] NSWSC 185

In the matter of A2B Australia Limited [2024] NSWSC 185

The Court is satisfied that the requirements for convening a scheme meeting under s 411 of the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) are met, including proper disclosure, procedural compliance, and adequate notice, and accordingly grants orders convening the scheme meeting and associated directions.

Parties
Plaintiff: A2B Australia Limited; Acquirer: ComfortDelGro Corporation Australia Ltd
Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
29 February 2024
Procedural Posture
Scheme of Arrangement Application / First Court Hearing Orders Convening Scheme Meeting
Outcome
Orders made convening scheme meeting and granting associated procedural directions
Legal Topics
Schemes of Arrangement, Arrangements and Reconstructions, Meetings of Members, Disclosure Requirements, Break Fee Provisions
Corporations Law Schemes of Arrangement Arrangements and Reconstructions Meetings of Members Disclosure Requirements Break Fee Provisions

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Parties

A2B Australia Limited

Plaintiff

ComfortDelGro Corporation Australia Ltd

Acquirer

Procedural Posture

Scheme of Arrangement Application / First Court Hearing Orders Convening Scheme Meeting

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether requirements to order scheme meeting under s 411 of the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) are satisfied
  2. 2 Whether the scheme is fit for consideration by shareholders
  3. 3 Proper disclosure to members

Ratio Decidendi

The Court is satisfied that the requirements for convening a scheme meeting under s 411 of the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) are met, including proper disclosure, procedural compliance, and adequate notice, and accordingly grants orders convening the scheme meeting and associated directions.

Court Disposition

Orders made convening scheme meeting and granting associated procedural directions

Orders

  • A2B to convene a meeting of its members to consider scheme of arrangement under s 411 of Corporations Act 2001 (Cth)
  • Procedural directions including manner and timing of notice to shareholders