In the matter of TPG Telecom Limited [2020] NSWSC 978

In the matter of TPG Telecom Limited [2020] NSWSC 978

The procedural and substantive requirements for approval of the scheme of arrangement under s 411 of the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) were satisfied, the scheme was fair and reasonable, and there was no reason to withhold approval.

Parties
Plaintiff: TPG Telecom Limited; Acquirer: Vodafone Hutchison Australia Limited
Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
30 July 2020
Procedural Posture
Scheme of Arrangement Application / Second Court Hearing – Approval of Scheme
Outcome
Scheme of arrangement approved as sought.
Legal Topics
Schemes of Arrangement, Mergers and Acquisitions, Court Approval Process

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Parties

TPG Telecom Limited

Plaintiff

Vodafone Hutchison Australia Limited

Acquirer

Procedural Posture

Scheme of Arrangement Application / Second Court Hearing – Approval of Scheme

  1. 1 Whether the statutory and procedural requirements for approval of the scheme of arrangement under s 411 of the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) have been satisfied
  2. 2 Whether the scheme is fair and reasonable and should be approved by the Court

Ratio Decidendi

The procedural and substantive requirements for approval of the scheme of arrangement under s 411 of the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) were satisfied, the scheme was fair and reasonable, and there was no reason to withhold approval.

Court Disposition

Scheme of arrangement approved as sought.

Orders

  • The scheme of arrangement between TPG Telecom Limited and its ordinary shareholders is approved under s 411(4)(b) of the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth).
  • Exemption from compliance with s 411(11) is granted to TPG.