Section 628Corporations Act 2001 (Cth)

Conditions requiring payments to officers of target not allowed in off‑market bids

An offer to a person under an off‑market bid must not be made subject to a condition that requires the person to approve or consent to a payment or other benefit to an officer or employee of the target or a related body corporate:

(a) as compensation for loss of; or

(b) as consideration in connection with retirement from;

any office or employment in connection with the management of the target or of a related body corporate. A purported requirement of this kind is void.

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