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The Independent Expert’s Report (IER) in the Hyterra Limited document highlights the following key points for shareholders:
Transaction Overview: Hyterra has proposed issuing shares and options to Fortescue Future Industries Technologies Pty Ltd, a subsidiary of Fortescue Metals Group. If approved, Fortescue would acquire up to 49.75% of Hyterra's voting power through the subscription of shares and options.
Financial Impact: Fortescue's initial investment would provide Hyterra with AUD 21.9 million, enabling the expansion of the Nemaha Project in Kansas, USA. If all options are exercised, this could bring an additional AUD 16.4 million, totaling AUD 38.3 million in potential funding for Hyterra’s hydrogen and helium exploration projects.
Strategic Benefits: Fortescue brings substantial expertise in renewable hydrogen energy and strategic global partnerships. This investment and partnership could support Hyterra’s technical developments and expansion into green hydrogen, with potential access to Fortescue’s network and expertise.
Fairness and Reasonableness: The Independent Expert found the transaction to be “Not Fair but Reasonable” for non-associated shareholders. This means that while the pricing doesn’t fully reflect control value (not fair), the strategic partnership and funding benefits make it reasonable.
Board Recommendation: Despite the IER's findings, the Hyterra board recommends shareholders vote in favor of the proposal due to the anticipated strategic and financial benefits.
Dilution: If all shares and options are issued, non-associated shareholders’ voting power would decrease, potentially limiting their influence on future decisions.
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