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BGL joins DomaCom in fight for Kidman

MARK SMITH  |  THURSDAY, 21 JAN 2016
... months ago and was acquired by Chinese interests in October. But the sale was blocked by the Foreign Investment Review Board (FIRB). As DomaCom is only interested in the land, an operator is being sought to manage the business, stock, plant and equipment ...

ClearView positive about CCP takeover offer

LINDA HAUSKEN  |  THURSDAY, 30 AUG 2012
... special dividend of 2.2 cents per share to be declared once the offer by CCP is unconditional. "The offer requires APRA and FIRB approval and for CCP to have obtained a relevant interest in more than 50% of the company's shares," it said. ClearView's ...

Govt names Foreign Investment Review chair

ELISE BURGESS  |  TUESDAY, 3 APR 2012
... been appointed for a five-year period starting April 16. Wilson has been a member of the Foreign Investment Review Board (FIRB) since December 2009 and was the Australian managing director of the global investment bank Lazard and a former vice chairman ...

ACCC gives go ahead to SGX-ASX deal

JOHN MCDULING  |  WEDNESDAY, 15 DEC 2010
... compete with dark pools located in Australia," he continued. The focus now shifts to the Foreign Investment Review Board (FIRB), and the Treasurer, who will asses the transaction's merits in terms of the national interest. Politicians from both sides ...

Singapore makes $8.4bn grab for ASX

JOHN MCDULING  |  MONDAY, 25 OCT 2010
... Shorten. This is in addition to the usual approvals for foreign takeovers required from the Foreign Investment Review Board (FIRB). Singapore is a serious thorn in the side of the government's plans to develop Australia as a regional financial services ...

Market Wrap - Midday

AAP  |  WEDNESDAY, 1 APR 2009
... Minmetals was positive if regulators approve the deal, Ms Chan said. "There are still hurdles to go through. It still requires FIRB (Foreign Investment Review Board) and shareholder approvals," she said. Oz Minerals was off 0.5 cent, or 0.9 per cent ...

Market Wrap - Midday

AAP  |  MONDAY, 2 MAR 2009
... ongoing uncertainty about the Chinalco deal, he said. The Chinese company said it would meet Foreign Investment Review Board (FIRB) officials on Monday. "(QBE is) a strong company (but) three broker downgrades are never going to help anyone," Mr Anderson ...

Changing of the guard: TOWER

RUTH LIEW  |  FRIDAY, 8 AUG 2008
... far, Dai-ichi has managed to snag 14.9 per cent of this stake unconditionally, 5 per cent will be subject to approval by FIRB and APRA, while the remaining 9.8 per cent will have to be screened by Tower shareholders and undergo regulatory approvals. ...

Fed govt tightens foreign investment rules

MICHAEL HOBBS  |  TUESDAY, 19 FEB 2008
... proposals are analysed on a case-by-case basis via the Australian federal government and the Foreign Investment Review Board (FIRB). However the final decision on whether a proposed investment is in Australia's national interest remains the treasurer's ...

PrefSure deal sees Tower focus on master trusts

... funded by a combination of cash and debt. The deal is expected to be finalised by 31 March, subject to approval by APRA and FIRB.