TP05/068

Coopers Brewery Limited 01 - Resolution of Matter

On 2 September 2005, the Takeovers Panel (Panel) received an application from Coopers Brewery Limited in relation to a letter sent from Lion Nathan dated 1 September 2005 to Coopers shareholders announcing a proposed off-market takeover offer (Lion Nathan Offer) by Lion Nathan Australia Pty Limited (Lion Nathan Australia), a wholly owned subsidiary of Lion Nathan Limited (together Lion Nathan).