Foster's Group Limited (Foster's) today commenced a mail out to its shareholders of the Share Buy-Back tender booklet.
This follows Foster's announcement on 6 November 2003 of an off-market Buy-Back tender (Buy-Back) of between $700 and $900 million representing approximately 6.5 per cent to 8.5 per cent of Foster's issued capital, subject to the Buy-Back price.
The Buy-Back booklet contains important information relating to the Buy-Back tender process. Shareholders included on the Foster's register as at Monday, 17 November 2003 will be sent a personalised tender form and a copy of the Buy-Back booklet from today. Shareholders registered via a nominee or custodial company should contact their company for a copy of the booklet. A copy of the Buy-Back booklet (PDF 363Kb) is also available on this website.
The Buy-Back is open to all Foster's shareholders registered as at 5pm Melbourne time on Monday, 17 November 2003. Participation in the Buy-Back is optional. Shareholders should seek professional advice in relation to their participation in the Buy-Back.
The tender period closes at 5pm Melbourne time on Friday, 19 December 2003.
Please call the Foster's Buy-Back enquiry line on 1300 134 708 or +61 3 9649 5022or consult the Share Buy-Back Question and Answer section (PDF 97Kb) on this website.
CFO Presentation slides (PDF, 263 Kb)
CFO Address to teleconference (PDF, 121 Kb)
Questions & Answers (PDF, 127 Kb)
Buy Back Tender Booklet (PDF, 366 Kb)
