The resolution to approve the Scheme was passed at the Scheme Meeting by the majorities required by the Corporations Act 2001, being:
(a) a majority in number of the shareholders present and voting at the meeting; and
(b) at least 75% of the total number of votes cast at the meeting.
For the Scheme to become effective, it must be approved by the Supreme Court of Victoria. The Company’s application for approval of the Scheme is listed for hearing by the Court this Friday 18 September 2009.
Assuming the Court’s approval is obtained, and the other conditions of the Scheme are satisfied:
(a) the Scheme will become effective on Monday 21 September 2009;
(b) trading in the Company’s shares on the ASX will cease at the close of trading on Monday 21 September 2009;
(c) the record date for determining those shareholders entitled to participate in the Scheme will be at 7:00pm (Melbourne time) on Monday 28 September 2009;
(d) the shares held by shareholders participating in the Scheme will be transferred to Sportsbet by Thursday 1 October 2009; and
(e) payment of the Scheme consideration to participating shareholders will be made from Thursday 1 October 2009 to Tuesday 6 October 2009.
This timetable is indicative only.
Kevin Skene, TRACKDATA, 15/09/2009