Special Situations, Content Strategist, Smartkarma

Crispin Francis

Special Situations, Content Strategist

Smartkarma

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<h2>Latest News</h2><p>21 July 2016 - ACCC has finally <a href="http://www.asx.com.au/asxpdf/20160721/pdf/438pvk2vkc12vw.pdf" target="_blank">approved</a> the offer for Asciano by the consortium. </p><blockquote><p>"This restructure revolved a number of the ACCC's concerns," Mr. Sims said.</p></blockquote><h2>Timetable</h2><table class="table table-striped"><tbody>
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<td><strong>Expected Date</strong></td>
<td><strong>Event</strong></td>
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<td>21 July 2016</td>
<td>ACCC Decision</td>
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<td>22-27 July 2016</td>
<td>Est. FIRB Decision (deadline 27 July 2016)</td>
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<td>28 July 2016</td>
<td>Second Court Date</td>
</tr>
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<td>29 July 2016</td>
<td>Effective Date (last day of trading)</td>
</tr>
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<td>3 August 2016</td>
<td>Special Dividend Record Date</td>
</tr>
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<td>11 August 2016</td>
<td>Special Dividend Payment Date</td>
</tr>
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<td>12 August 2016</td>
<td>Record date for scheme consideration</td>
</tr>
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<td>19 August</td>
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</tbody></table>…

Latest News21 July 2016 - ACCC has finally approved the offer for Asciano by the consortium. "This restructure revolved a number of the ACCC's concerns," Mr. Sims said.Timetable

Expected Date
Event


21 July 2016
ACCC Decision


22-27 July 2016
Est. FIRB Decision (deadline 27 July 2016)


28 July 2016
Second Court Date


29 July 2016
Effective Date (last day of trading)


3 August 2016
Special Dividend Record Date


11 August 2016
Special Dividend Payment Date


12 August 2016
Record date for scheme consideration


19 August

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Public Relations and Social Media Manager, Dechert LLP

Peggy Heffner

Public Relations and Social Media Manager

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<ul><li>Significant merger investigations during the first half of 2016 lasted 9.5 months on average—on par with CY2015, but more than 30 percent longer than from 2011 to 2013.</li><li>In the first half of 2016, there were 14 significant merger investigations, which is on pace to challenge the record set in CY2015.</li><li>The antitrust agencies filed seven complaints over the 12 months ending Q2 2016, compared to four complaints in the prior 12 months.</li><li>The government lost three merger challenges over the past 10 months after not losing a single trial challenging a reportable transaction in the prior eight years.</li><li>Merger litigation filed in 2015 lasted nearly 5 months, about 20 percent longer than earlier litigated challenges.</li></ul>

Significant merger investigations during the first half of 2016 lasted 9.5 months on average—on par with CY2015, but more than 30 percent longer than from 2011 to 2013.In the first half of 2016, there were 14 significant merger investigations, which is on pace to challenge the record set in CY2015.The antitrust agencies filed seven complaints over the 12 months ending Q2 2016, compared to four complaints in the prior 12 months.The government lost three merger challenges over the past 10 months after not losing a single trial challenging a reportable transaction in the prior eight years.Merger litigation filed in 2015 lasted nearly 5 months, about 20 percent longer than earlier litigated challenges.

Antitrust Investigation Duration Near Record Levels; Merger Litigation Taking Longer, Too

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<p>Asciano has cleared a legal impediment to its takeover by resolving its dispute with its joint venture partners in trucking company ACFS, and in the process, likely alleviated some of the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission's, or ACCC, concerns about the takeover proposal from consortiums led by Qube Holdings and Brookfield Infrastructure Partners.</p><p>The generous takeover was unsurprisingly approved by Asciano shareholders. It remains contingent on ACCC and Foreign Investment Review Board, or FIRB, approval. The ACCC's final decision is expected on 21 July, though further delays are possible in this complex and sensitive transaction. The FIRB is unlikely to drag its heels once the ACCC's decision is known. We continue to think the takeover is likely to succeed, however, risk-averse investors may want to sell on market to lock in gains given failure of the takeover would see the share price fall hard.</p><p>Analysts: Adrian Atkins &amp; Carolyn Holmes</p>

Asciano has cleared a legal impediment to its takeover by resolving its dispute with its joint venture partners in trucking company ACFS, and in the process, likely alleviated some of the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission's, or ACCC, concerns about the takeover proposal from consortiums led by Qube Holdings and Brookfield Infrastructure Partners.The generous takeover was unsurprisingly approved by Asciano shareholders. It remains contingent on ACCC and Foreign Investment Review Board, or FIRB, approval. The ACCC's final decision is expected on 21 July, though further delays are possible in this complex and sensitive transaction. The FIRB is unlikely to drag its heels once the ACCC's decision is known. We continue to think the takeover is likely to succeed, however, risk-averse investors may want to sell on market to lock in gains given failure of the takeover would see the share price fall hard.Analysts: Adrian Atkins &amp; Carolyn Holmes

Asciano Offloads ACFS Interest to Settle Dispute with JV Partners and Help Alleviate ACCC Concerns

<p class="p1">Qube Holdings and a consortium of global investors including Brookfield Infrastructure have entered into a binding agreement to take over Asciano for AUD 9.15 per share in cash.</p><p class="p1">The Asciano board has unanimously recommended voting in favour in the absence of a superior offer and subject to approval from an independent expert.</p><p class="p1">In our view, the takeover offer more than fully values Asciano, valuing the company on a forecast 2017 EV/EBITDA of 10.3 times, a 2017 P/E of 20.7 times and a 40% premium to our fair value of AUD 6.50 prior to the bidding war machinations.</p><p class="p1"><em>Analysts: Adrian Atkins &amp; Carolyn Holmes</em></p>

Qube Holdings and a consortium of global investors including Brookfield Infrastructure have entered into a binding agreement to take over Asciano for AUD 9.15 per share in cash.The Asciano board has unanimously recommended voting in favour in the absence of a superior offer and subject to approval from an independent expert.In our view, the takeover offer more than fully values Asciano, valuing the company on a forecast 2017 EV/EBITDA of 10.3 times, a 2017 P/E of 20.7 times and a 40% premium to our fair value of AUD 6.50 prior to the bidding war machinations.Analysts: Adrian Atkins &amp; Carolyn Holmes

Qube/Brookfield Looks Set to Secure Asciano; We Recommend Accepting the AUD 9.15 Offer

Head of Research, IPOs & Placements, Aequitas Research

Sumeet Singh

Head of Research, IPOs & Placements

Equity Capital Markets

<p>QUBE holdings plans to raise A$490m through a fully underwritten 1 for 4.4 accelerated non-renounceable entitlement offer at A$2.04/share. In addition, Qube will raise an additional A$306m through placement to CPPIB at a A$2.14/share. The proceeds from the deal will be used to partly fund the acquisition of 50% stake in Patrick Container Terminals Business. </p><p>The deal scores a marginal positive score on our framework, scoring well on most metrics apart from earnings momentum. However, the deal…</p>

QUBE holdings plans to raise A$490m through a fully underwritten 1 for 4.4 accelerated non-renounceable entitlement offer at A$2.04/share. In addition, Qube will raise an additional A$306m through placement to CPPIB at a A$2.14/share. The proceeds from the deal will be used to partly fund the acquisition of 50% stake in Patrick Container Terminals Business. The deal scores a marginal positive score on our framework, scoring well on most metrics apart from earnings momentum. However, the deal…

QUBE Holdings - Well Flagged Deal Means Limited Risk and Possibly Limited Returns

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Pacific National Holdings Pty Ltd is a provider of essential transport services in the rail and ports and stevedoring industries in Australia and New Zealand. The Company operates container terminals, bulk export port facilities and container and bulk rail haulage services.

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Asciano - ACCC Approval

Latest News21 July 2016 - ACCC has finally approved the offer for Asciano by the consortium. "This restructure revolved a number of the ACCC's...

Crispin Francis

Antitrust Investigation Duration Near Record Levels; Merger Litigation Taking Longer, Too

Significant merger investigations during the first half of 2016 lasted 9.5 months on average—on par with CY2015, but more than 30 percent longer...

Dechert LLP

Asciano Offloads ACFS Interest to Settle Dispute with JV Partners and Help Alleviate ACCC Concerns

Asciano has cleared a legal impediment to its takeover by resolving its dispute with its joint venture partners in trucking company ACFS, and in...

Morningstar, Inc.

QUBE Holdings - Well Flagged Deal Means Limited Risk and Possibly Limited Returns

QUBE holdings plans to raise A$490m through a fully underwritten 1 for 4.4 accelerated non-renounceable entitlement offer at A$2.04/share. In...

Sumeet Singh

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Asciano - ACCC Approval

Latest News21 July 2016 - ACCC has finally approved the offer for Asciano by the consortium. "This restructure revolved a number of the ACCC's...

Crispin Francis

Antitrust Investigation Duration Near Record Levels; Merger Litigation Taking Longer, Too

Significant merger investigations during the first half of 2016 lasted 9.5 months on average—on par with CY2015, but more than 30 percent longer...

Dechert LLP

Asciano Offloads ACFS Interest to Settle Dispute with JV Partners and Help Alleviate ACCC Concerns

Asciano has cleared a legal impediment to its takeover by resolving its dispute with its joint venture partners in trucking company ACFS, and in...

Morningstar, Inc.

Qube/Brookfield Looks Set to Secure Asciano; We Recommend Accepting the AUD 9.15 Offer

Qube Holdings and a consortium of global investors including Brookfield Infrastructure have entered into a binding agreement to take over Asciano...

Morningstar, Inc.

QUBE Holdings - Well Flagged Deal Means Limited Risk and Possibly Limited Returns

QUBE holdings plans to raise A$490m through a fully underwritten 1 for 4.4 accelerated non-renounceable entitlement offer at A$2.04/share. In...

Sumeet Singh