Merger with Chemist Warehouse - Scheme Meeting Results
| Stock | Sigma Healthcare Ltd (SIG.ASX) |
|---|---|
| Release Time | 29 Jan 2025, 8:05 p.m. |
| Price Sensitive | Yes |
Sigma Healthcare Merger with Chemist Warehouse Approved
- Chemist Warehouse shareholders voted overwhelmingly in favor of the merger
- Scheme remains subject to court approval and other conditions
- Merger expected to be implemented by February 12, 2025
Sigma Healthcare Limited (Sigma) has announced that the resolution to agree to the proposed merger with CW Group Holdings Limited (Chemist Warehouse) was passed by the requisite majorities of Chemist Warehouse shareholders at the Scheme Meeting held on January 29, 2025. 100% of Chemist Warehouse shareholders present and voting voted in favor of the Scheme Resolution, and 100% of the votes cast were in favor. The Scheme remains subject to approval of the Court at the Second Court Hearing scheduled for February 3, 2025 and certain other conditions precedent as previously announced. If the outstanding conditions are satisfied or waived, and the Court approves the Scheme, Chemist Warehouse proposes to lodge an office copy of the orders of the Court with ASIC on February 4, 2025, at which time the Scheme will become legally effective and binding on Chemist Warehouse shareholders. It is expected that implementation of the Scheme will occur on February 12, 2025, and Chemist Warehouse shareholders will be provided with the Scheme Consideration on that date.