FLEETPARTNERS GROUP LIMITED — M&A Activity 2018

Dec 17, 2018

18 December 2018

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ASX ANNOUNCEMENT

McMillan Shakespeare and Eclipx Merger Timetable Update

Market Announcements Office Australian Securities Exchange 20 Bridge Street Sydney NSW 2000

McMillan Shakespeare Limited (ASX:MMS) and Eclipx Group Limited (ASX:ECX) advise that they are in the process of preparing Scheme documents in respect of the merger proposal announced on 8 November 2018. The first Court hearing, which would consider the Scheme documents before they are sent to ECX shareholders, has now been scheduled for 1 February 2019.

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About MMS: Operating in both Australasia and the UK, MMS’ business divisions collectively provide expertise in novated leasing, salary packaging, associated Fringe Benefits Tax administration and management, operating leases and asset management for ‘tool of trade’ vehicles and other business assets, retail finance, insurance and warranty.

About Eclipx: Eclipx is a leading provider of fleet, equipment leasing and management, vehicle rentals and online auction services to corporate, SME and consumers in Australia and corporate and SME customers in New Zealand. As at 30 September 2018, Eclipx managed or financed 117,060 vehicles with $2.4 billion in assets under management. It operates in Australia and New Zealand under nine primary brand names, “FleetPartners”, “FleetPlus”, “CarLoans.com.au”, “Georgie”, “areyouselling.com.au”, “FleetChoice”, “AutoSelect”, “Right2Drive” and “GraysOnline”.

Mark Blackburn CFO and Company Secretary McMillan Shakespeare Limited

Matthew Sinnamon General Counsel and Company Secretary Eclipx Group Limited