Felix Resources Pty Ltd; in the matter of Felix Resources Pty Ltd [2009] FCA 1182

Felix Resources Pty Ltd; in the matter of Felix Resources Pty Ltd [2009] FCA 1182

Given the fairness of the offer, independent expert advice, directors' recommendation, secured funding, and no material prejudice from the dividend arrangements, it is appropriate to order the convening of a meeting for shareholders to consider the scheme of arrangement under s 411 of the Corporations Act.

Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
28 September 2009
Procedural Posture
Corporations Act Application / Application for Orders Convening Shareholders' Meeting
Outcome
Application granted
Legal Topics
["members' Scheme of Arrangement" 'acquisition of Shares' 'shareholder Meeting' 'financial Assistance' 'break Fee' 'no Shop/no Talk Restrictions']

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Procedural Posture

Corporations Act Application / Application for Orders Convening Shareholders' Meeting

  1. 1 ['Whether to order the convening of a meeting of shareholders to consider scheme for acquisition of shares under s 411 of the Corporations Act' 'Whether dividend arrangements are inconsistent with s 260A of the Corporations Act' 'Whether acquisition arrangements raise risks for company creditors']

Ratio Decidendi

Given the fairness of the offer, independent expert advice, directors' recommendation, secured funding, and no material prejudice from the dividend arrangements, it is appropriate to order the convening of a meeting for shareholders to consider the scheme of arrangement under s 411 of the Corporations Act.

Court Disposition

Application granted

Orders

  • ["Order for convening a shareholders' meeting in terms of amended draft"]