Godfrey Hirst said the acquisition would not substantially lessen competition.
The sale gives buyer Rural Livestock a major leg-up into the North Island.
Listed chemicals company says it recognises the 'seriousness of this matter and the concerns it raises'.
‘The share price went up, and now we're actually doing what the share price reflected, and it goes down, so, go figure,’ says John Scott after share price slumps 35% today.
Gold explorer adds 889ha to Central Otago land portfolio covering proposed mine project.
Chair Susan Paterson replaced by John Scott as company takes $150m impairment on North American business.
Entry price of 32 cents puts the junior miner on a market capitalisation of $60.7 million.
Controlling shareholder Agria says its shock ousting of incumbent Garry Moore was ‘an opportunity to refresh the board’.
Alan Bougen believes he has garnered enough support to veto the proposed acquisition.
John Nichol returns to the board after chair and independent director ousted in AGM ambush.