19 August 2016
By ASX online platform
Companies Announcement Office ASX Limited
Level 40 Central Park
152-159 St George's Terrace PERTH WA 6000
Dear Sir/Madam
Target's Statement - Off-market takeover bid by Emerald Resources NL
In accordance with item 14 of section 633(1) of the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth), we enclose a copy of the target's statement dated 19 August 2016 (Target's Statement) prepared by Renaissance Minerals Limited (ACN 141 196 545) (Renaissance) in relation to the off-market takeover bid by Emerald Resources NL (Emerald) for all of the fully paid ordinary shares in Renaissance not already owned by Emerald or its related parties.
The Independent Directors unanimously recommend, in the absence of a Superior Proposal, that Renaissance shareholders accept the Offer from Emerald.
The Target's Statement has today been lodged with the Australian Securities and Investments Commission and sent to Emerald.
Yours sincerely
Brett Dunnachie Company Secretary
78 Churchill Avenue Subiaco, Western Australia 6008 | PO Box 8253 Subiaco East 6008
Tel: +61 8 9286 6300 | Fax: +61 8 9286 6333 | [email protected] | ABN 90 141 196 545
Target's Statement
prepared by
Renaissance Minerals Ltd
ACN 141 196 545
in relation to the off-market takeover bid by
Emerald Resources NL
ACN 009 795 046
to acquire all of your ordinary fully paid shares in Renaissance Minerals Ltd.
The Independent Directors of Renaissance Minerals Ltd unanimously recommend, in the absence of a Superior Proposal, that you
ACCEPT
the Offer from Emerald Resources NL.
This is an important document and requires your immediate attention. If you do not understand it or are in doubt as to how to act, you should consult your legal, financial or other professional adviser immediately. If you have recently sold all your Renaissance Shares please disregard this document.
Renaissance Shareholders who require assistance can call the Company Secretary on +61 8 9286 6300 at any time between 8:30am and 5pm (WST) on Monday to Friday.
Corporate Adviser Legal Adviser
Important notices
This document is the Target's Statement dated 19 August 2016 given by Renaissance
Minerals Ltd ACN 141 196 545 (Target or Renaissance or Company) under Part 6.5 Division 3 of the Corporations Act in response to the off-market takeover bid made by Emerald Resources NL ACN 009 795 046 (Emerald) for all of the Renaissance Shares. A copy of this Target's Statement has been lodged with ASIC and ASX. Neither ASIC nor ASX nor any of their respective officers takes any responsibility for the contents of this Target's Statement.
Your Independent Directors recommend that you read this Target's Statement in full and seek independent advice if you have any queries in respect of the Offer. This Target's Statement does not take into account the individual investment objectives, financial situation and particular needs of each Renaissance Shareholder and it does not contain personal advice. Renaissance encourages you to seek independent legal, financial and taxation advice before making a decision as to whether or not to accept the Offer for your Renaissance Shares.
Defined Terms
A number of defined terms are used in this Target's Statement. These terms are defined in section 11.1 of this Target's Statement.
Further information
Renaissance Shareholders who require assistance can call the Company Secretary on
+61 8 9286 6300 at any time between 8:30am and 5pm (WST) on Monday to Friday.
Further information relating to the Offer can be obtained from Renaissance's website at www.renaissanceminerals.com.au. Information contained in, or otherwise accessible through, this internet site is not a part of this Target's Statement. All references in this Target's Statement to this internet site are inactive textual references and are for your information only.
Forward Looking Statements
This Target's Statement contains various forward looking statements. Statements other than statements of historical fact may be forward looking statements. Renaissance believes that it has reasonable grounds for making all statements relating to future matters attributed to it in this Target's Statement.
Renaissance Shareholders should note that such statements are subject to inherent risks and uncertainties in that they may be affected by a variety of known and unknown risks, variables and other factors, many of which are beyond the control of Renaissance.
Shareholders should note that any reference to past performance is not intended to be, nor should it be relied upon as, a guide to any future performance. Actual results, values, performance or achievements may differ materially from results, values, performance or achievements expressed or implied in any forward looking statement. None of Renaissance, its officers or any person named in this Target's Statement with their consent or any person involved in the preparation of this Target's Statement makes any representation or warranty (express or implied) as to the accuracy or likelihood of fulfilment of any forward looking statement, or any results, values, performance or achievements expressed or implied in any forward looking statement, except to the extent required by law. Shareholders should not place undue reliance on any such statement. The forward looking statements in this Target's Statement only reflect views held as at the date of this Target's Statement. Any forward looking statement in this Target's Statement is qualified by this cautionary statement.
Risk Factors
Shareholders should note that there are a number of risks associated with the Offer, with becoming a shareholder of the Combined Group if they accept the Offer, and with remaining a Renaissance Shareholder if they reject the Offer.
Please refer to sections 5 and 9.8 of this Target's Statement for further information on those risks.
Disclaimer as to information
The information on Emerald contained in this Target's Statement has been prepared by Renaissance using publicly available information (including information contained in the Bidder's Statement) and has not been independently verified by Renaissance.
Accordingly, subject to the Corporations Act, Renaissance does not make any representation (express or implied) as to the accuracy or completeness of such information.
For the purposes of this Target's Statement, Renaissance has assumed that the number of Renaissance Shares held by Emerald, or in which Emerald has a Relevant Interest, is as set out in the Bidder's Statement. Any calculations in this Target's Statement relating to the number of Emerald Shares to be issued under the Offer exclude the Renaissance Shares in which Emerald already has a Relevant Interest.
Independent Expert's Report
The Independent Expert's Report has been prepared by the Independent Expert for the purposes of this Target's Statement and the Independent Expert is responsible for that report. Neither Renaissance nor any of its officers or advisers assumes any responsibility for the accuracy or completeness of the Independent Expert's Report.
Maps and diagrams
Any maps, diagrams, charts, graphs and tables contained in this Target's Statement are illustrative only and may not be drawn to scale. Unless stated otherwise, all data contained in maps, diagrams, charts, graphs and tables is based on information available as at the date of this Target's Statement.
Rounding
A number of figures, amounts, percentages, prices, estimates, calculations of value and fractions in this Target's Statement are subject to the effect of rounding. Accordingly, the actual calculation of these figures may differ
from the figures set out in this Target's Statement.
Foreign Jurisdictions
The release, publication or distribution of this Target's Statement in jurisdictions other than Australia may be restricted by law or regulation in such other jurisdictions and persons who come into possession of it should seek advice on and observe any such restrictions. Any failure to comply with such restrictions may constitute a violation of applicable laws or regulations. This Target's Statement has been prepared in accordance with Australian law and the information contained in this Target's Statement may not be the same as that which would have been disclosed if this Target's Statement had been prepared in accordance with the laws and regulations outside Australia.
Privacy
Renaissance has collected your information from the Renaissance register of shareholders and option holders for the purpose of providing you with this Target's Statement. The type of information Renaissance has collected about you includes your name, contact details and information on your shareholding or option holding (as applicable) in Renaissance.
Without this information, Renaissance would be hindered in its ability to issue this Target's Statement. The Corporations Act requires the name and address of shareholders and option holders to be held in a public register. Your information may be disclosed on a confidential basis to Renaissance's related bodies corporate and external service providers (such as the share registry of Renaissance and Emerald, print and mail service providers of Renaissance and Emerald and the share registry advisers of Renaissance and Emerald) and may be required to be disclosed to regulators such as ASIC. If you would like details of information about you held by Renaissance, please contact Security Transfer Registrars Pty Ltd, 770 Canning Highway, Applecross WA 6153 or on +61 8 9315 2333. The registered address of Renaissance is 78 Churchill Avenue, Subiaco, WA 6008.