ASIC regulatory guide on schemes of arrangement

ASIC has released an updated Regulatory Guide 60 Schemes of arrangement (RG 60) and Consultation Paper 127 Schemes of arrangement: Statements under s411(17)(b) (CP 127).

Amongst other things ASIC is considering what future guidance might be provided regarding schemes which result in a reverse takeover if consideration for the members of the company proposing the scheme (the target company) is shares in the offeror company, and the scheme results in a change in control of the offeror company or has a material effect on control of the offeror company.