Section 663CCorporations Act 2001 (Cth)

Right of holders of convertible securities to be bought out

(1) Within 1 month after notice under section 663B is given in relation to convertible securities, the holder of the convertible securities may give the bidder a notice requiring the bidder to acquire the securities.

(2) The holder’s notice gives rise to a contract between the holder and the bidder for the sale of the securities on:

(a) the terms agreed to by the bidder and the holder; or

(b) the terms determined by the Court on application by the holder.

(3) If the Court makes a determination under paragraph (2)(b) in relation to the terms of sale for a holder’s securities of a particular class, the determination applies to all holders of securities in that class who have applications to the Court pending for a determination under that paragraph in relation to the terms of sale of their securities.

Sourced from the Federal Register of Legislation at 17 May 2026. For the latest information on Australian Government law please go to https://www.legislation.gov.au. Verify the current text against the official source before relying on it.

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