Takeovers Panel

Phosphate Australia Limited

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Introduction

The Panel, Rod Halstead, Nora Scheinkestel (sitting President) and Anthony Sweetman, declined to conduct proceedings on an application by Phosphate Australia Limited in relation to its affairs. The application concerned non-disclosure of persons who have acquired, and will acquire, a relevant interest in Phosphate shares as a result of an on-market takeover bid by Mercantile Investment Company Ltd.

Richfield International Limited - Panel Makes Orders

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The Panel made a declaration of unacceptable circumstances on 22 April 2015 in relation to an application dated 24 March 2015 by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission in relation to the affairs of Richfield International Limited.

Phosphate Australia Limited - Panel Declines to Conduct Proceedings

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The Panel has declined to conduct proceedings on an application dated 23 April 2015 from Phosphate Australia Limited in relation to its affairs.

Phosphate Australia Limited - Panel Receives Application

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The Panel has received an application from Phosphate Australia Ltd in relation to its affairs. Phosphate is currently the subject of an on-market takeover bid by Mercantile Investment Company Ltd.

Richfield International Limited - Declaration of Unacceptable Circumstances

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The Panel has made a declaration of unacceptable circumstances in relation to an application dated 24 March 2015 by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission in relation to the affairs of Richfield International Limited.

Panel Updates Index of its Decisions 2000-2003 and 2014

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The Panel has released an update of the index of its decisions.

ASIC Act Amendment Will Improve Panel Efficiency

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On Thursday 19 March 2015, amendments to the Australian Securities and Investments Commission Act 2001 (Cth) took effect.

Panel Hosts Third Asia Pacific Takeovers Regulators Conference

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The Panel is delighted to host the third Asia Pacific Takeovers Regulators Conference in Melbourne (25 to 27 March 2015). The conference involves over 30 participants from Australia, China, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, New Zealand, Singapore and Thailand.

Richfield International Limited – President Makes Interim Orders

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The President of the Panel has made interim orders in response to an application for interim orders dated 24 March 2015 by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission in relation to the affairs of Richfield International Limited.

Richfield International Limited – Panel Receives Application

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The Panel has received an application from the Australian Securities and Investments Commission in relation to the affairs of Richfield International Limited. The application concerns the substantial holder provisions and the acquisition of shares in Richfield in contravention of section 606 of the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth).

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