interesting point in eka reply, page-4

EKA is probably referring to the matters itemised in section 652C(1) of the Corporations Act 2001, which was mentioned in AUT's Bidder's statement. If target company directors were free to wreck a bid by executing one of those actions recognised as likely to impact on a bidder's evaluation, shareholders would be deprived of the free choice of whether to accept or stick with the target company. I would guess that there could be consequences to directors that deliberately spoil a bid.

That is my guess.

They want shareholders to stick with the company but cannot act against the best interests of shareholders and cause the offer to collapse or be withdrawn. No contradiction.