• Federal Court approves convening of Scheme Meeting for Lynch shareholders
• ASIC registers Scheme Booklet providing information about the Scheme
• Independent Expert concludes Scheme is in the best interests of Lynch shareholders

Lynch Group Holdings Limited (ASX:LGL) has announced that the Federal Court of Australia has made orders approving the convening of a meeting of Lynch shareholders to consider and vote on a proposed scheme of arrangement (Scheme) under which Darwin Aus Bidco Pty Ltd (Hasfarm Bidco) will acquire all of the ordinary shares in Lynch. The Court has also approved the distribution of the Scheme Booklet to Lynch shareholders, which provides information about the Scheme, the Independent Expert's Report, and the notice of the Scheme Meeting. The Independent Expert, KPMG Financial Advisory Services (Australia) Pty Ltd, has concluded that the Scheme is in the best interests of Lynch shareholders, in the absence of a Superior Proposal. The Lynch Directors unanimously recommend that Lynch shareholders vote in favour of the Scheme Resolution, in the absence of a Superior Proposal and subject to the Independent Expert continuing to conclude that the Scheme is in the best interests of Lynch shareholders. The Scheme Meeting is scheduled to be held on 21 November 2025, and Lynch shareholders registered on the share register at 7.00pm (AEDT) on 19 November 2025 will be eligible to vote. The Scheme is subject to approval by the Requisite Majorities of Lynch shareholders and the Court, as well as the satisfaction or waiver of other Conditions Precedent.