Hancock & Gore Secures Full Ownership of Mountcastle in Strategic Agreement

Nov 16, 2023

Hancock & Gore Limited (ASX:HNG) has finalized an agreement to acquire 100% ownership of investee company Mountcastle. Following previous announcements in September and November 2023, H&G has reached a binding agreement with remaining Mountcastle shareholders, pending H&G shareholder approval. The transaction involves issuing 21,602,824 H&G shares at 35 cents per share as scrip consideration.

Notably, Mountcastle's Executive Chairman, Steven Doyle, and CEO, Brad Aurisch, will retain their positions. The completion of the deal, expected within 5 business days of shareholder approval at H&G's February 2024 Annual General Meeting, includes a voluntary escrow period until May 14, 2025. Additionally, vendors are entitled to cash payments equivalent to declared dividends before completion. H&G plans to release preliminary FY23 results in November 2023, offering insights into Mountcastle and H&G's strategy. For more information, contact Executive Chair Sandy Beard.

 

 

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