The Market Herald Limited – Panel Declines to Make Interim Order

The Panel refers to the application dated 6 February 2023 by UIL Limited in relation to the affairs of The Market Herald Limited (TMH) (see TP23/008).

The Panel has considered an interim order sought by UIL Limited to suspend the rights issue announced by TMH on 24 January 2023, currently scheduled to close at 8:00pm (AEDT)/5:00pm (AWST) on Monday, 13 February 2023.

The Panel has decided not to make that interim order.

Nitro Software Limited 02 – Potentia Makes Further Disclosure and the Panel Declines to Make Declaration

The Panel has declined to make a declaration of unacceptable circumstances in response to an application dated 9 January 2023 from Rocket BidCo Pty Ltd (Alludo) in relation to the affairs of Nitro Software Limited (Nitro). The application concerned the competing takeover offer for Nitro by Technology Growth Capital LLC, a special purpose vehicle managed by Potentia Capital Management Pty Ltd (Potentia) (see TP 23/03).

Nitro Software Limited

Introduction

  1. The Panel, Yasmin Allen (sitting President), James Burchnall and John O’Sullivan, declined to make a declaration of unacceptable circumstances in relation to the affairs of Nitro Software Limited. The application concerned the offer by Alludo to acquire 100% of Nitro by way of a scheme of arrangement or, in the alternative, via an off‑market takeover bid and whether Nitro had undertaken a competitive process to secure the best outcome for Nitro shareholders.

Nitro Software Limited 03R - Panel Receives Review Application

The Panel has received an application from Technology Growth Capital LLC (a special purpose vehicle managed by Potentia Capital Management Pty Ltd) seeking a review of the Panel’s decision in Nitro Software Limited (see TP23/06).

A review Panel has not been appointed at this stage and no decision has been made whether to conduct proceedings. The Panel makes no comment on the merits of the application.

Mineral Commodities Limited 02

Introduction

  1. The Panel, Michael Borsky KC, Bill Koeck (sitting President) and Timothy Longstaff made a declaration of unacceptable circumstances in relation to the affairs of MRC. The application concerned a share placement by MRC to Au Mining (MRC’s largest shareholder) and a pro rata non-renounceable rights issue by MRC that was partially underwritten by Au Mining and two directors of MRC.