The Panel today published the reasons for its decision on an application dated 1 June 2015 from Auctus Chillagoe Pty Ltd in relation to the affairs of Mungana Goldmines Ltd.
The Panel, Rodd Levy (sitting President), Sophie Mitchell and Tony Osmond declined to conduct proceedings on an application by Auctus Chillagoe Pty Ltd in relation to the affairs of Mungana Goldmines Limited. Auctus had made an off-market takeover bid for Mungana. Auctus submitted that Mungana’s investor presentation had overstated a production target and understated estimated pre-production capital expenditure.
The Panel has declined to conduct proceedings on an application dated 1 June 2015 from Auctus Chillagoe Pty Ltd in relation to the affairs of Mungana Goldmines Limited.
The Panel has received an application from Auctus Chillagoe Pty Ltd in relation to the affairs of Mungana Goldmines Limited. Mungana is currently the subject of an off-market takeover bid from Auctus.
Following the Panel’s decision to vary its final orders in relation to the affairs of Richfield International Ltd (see TP15/24), the Panel has reissued the reasons for its decision with a postscript in relation to the variation.
The Takeovers Panel notes the recent announcement by the Treasurer of the reappointment of 5 members and the appointment of 5 new members to the Panel, for terms of 3 years up to and including 29 April 2018.
The Panel made a declaration of unacceptable circumstances on 22 April 2015 and final orders on 30 April 2015 in relation to an application dated 24 March 2015 from ASIC in relation to the affairs of Richfield International Ltd.