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AUSTRALIAN UNITY OFFICE FUND — Proxy Solicitation & Information Statement 2019
Oct 29, 2019
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Proxy Solicitation & Information Statement
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ASX Announcement – Australian Unity Office Fund
30 October 2019
Reminder to unitholders to vote in scheme meeting
Attached is an email to be sent to Australian Unity Office Fund (AOF) unitholders who have an email address recorded with the unit registry reminding unitholders to vote in the AOF scheme meeting to be held on 7 November 2019.
About AOF
AOF is an ASX-listed REIT that wholly owns a diversified portfolio of nine office properties located across Australian metropolitan and CBD markets in Sydney, Adelaide, Melbourne, Brisbane and Canberra.
This announcement is issued by Australian Unity Investment Real Estate Limited ABN 86 606 414 368 AFSL 477434 (AUIREL). AUIREL is a wholly owned subsidiary of Australian Unity Limited ABN 23 087 648 888.
Australian Unity is a health, wealth and living organisation providing products and services designed to help people thrive. More than one million Australians have created a bright future with us. Our businesses span operations providing healthcare, financial services, and retirement and living services, employing more than 7,500 people across Australia.
ASX code: AOF
Issuer:
Australian Unity Investment Real Estate Limited ABN 86 606 414 368 AFSL 477434
Enquiries:
Australian Unity Office Fund Investor Services 1300 721 637 or +61 2 8016 2890 (outside Australia)
Contact details:
271 Spring Street Melbourne VIC 3000 Tel: 13 29 39
AUSTRALIAN UNITY OFFICE FUND (AOF) SCHEME MEETING – PLEASE VOTE
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YOUR VOTE IS IMPORTANT – PROXY VOTING CLOSES AT 10.00AM (MELBOURNE TIME) ON TUESDAY, 5 NOVEMBER 2019
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The AOF Independent Directors unanimously recommend that you vote in favour of the Scheme Resolutions, in the absence of a Superior Proposal
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If the Scheme is approved, you will receive $3.04 cash consideration per AOF unit you own (less any future distributions declared or paid in respect of AOF and subject to any withholding for foreign residents)
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The Independent Expert has concluded that the Scheme is fair and reasonable and is in the best interests of AOF unitholders
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It is recommended that you read the Explanatory Memorandum and Notice of Meeting ( Explanatory Memorandum ) as it contains important information about the Scheme and how to vote
Dear AOF Unitholder,
This is a courtesy email to encourage you to exercise your vote at the upcoming Scheme Meeting on Thursday, 7 November 2019 .
AOF is holding a Scheme Meeting for unitholders to vote on the proposed acquisition of AOF by CHAB Office Pty Ltd as trustee for the CHAB Office Trust (CHAB) for $3.04 cash per unit (less any future distributions declared or paid in respect of AOF and subject to any withholding for foreign residents).
A copy of the Explanatory Memorandum can be viewed here. It contains important information you should read before deciding how to vote. The Independent Expert's Report is contained in Attachment D to the Explanatory Memorandum.
HOW TO VOTE
You can vote:
- by completing and returning the personalised proxy form that was sent to you by mail or email
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- attending in person at the Scheme Meeting which will be held at 10:00am (Melbourne time) on Thursday, 7 November 2019 at Australian Unity Office Fund, Ground Floor, 271 Spring Street, Melbourne, VIC 3000
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- appointing an attorney (or, if you are a corporation, appointing an authorised representative) to attend and vote on your behalf.
If voting by proxy, the proxy form must be received by 10:00am (Melbourne time) on Tuesday, 5 November 2019.
If you have any questions about the Scheme or any other matter in the Explanatory Memorandum, please contact the AOF Unitholder Information Line on +61 1800 179 970 from Monday to Friday between 8.15am and 5.30pm (Melbourne time), or consult your investment, legal, taxation or other professional advisor.
Yours sincerely,
W Peter Day Independent Non-Executive Chairman Australian Unity Investment Real Estate Limited as responsible entity of Australian Unity Office Fund