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Class meeting requirements
  • 19 Mar 2009

    RE SHAW BROTHERS (HONG KONG) LTD

    Citation
    RE SHAW BROTHERS (HONG KONG) LTD
    Court
    Court of First Instance
    Case number
    HCMP67/2009

    The court sanctioned the scheme and confirmed the reduction of capital because the statutory voting majorities and Takeovers Code thresholds were satisfied, the class was properly constituted, Minority Shareholders received adequate disclosure and independent advice enabling an informed vote, the transaction provided a fair cash exit relative to market liquidity, and the reduction of capital was an integral, restorative step causing no prejudice to creditors.