Purpose

The purpose of this page is to provide a central point of contact for the distribution of information to Grower Investors who have invested in the Olive Schemes for which Timbercorp Securities Limited (In Liquidation) (“TSL”) acts as Responsible Entity (“RE”). The documents and information provided on this page will be updated on a regular basis. Grower Investors are urged to check this page in the first instance should they have any queries or would like an update as to the status of the Olive Schemes.

 

Current status

Distribution of 2008 and 2009 Harvest Proceeds
  • All proceeds from the 2008 and 2009 crops have been received and distributed to Growers
Sale of Assets
  • The sale of the Timbercorp owned olive orchards to Boundary Bend Limited for approximately $59.5 million was completed in January 2010
  • Sale proceeds of $36 million (Boort assets) and $23.5 million (Boundary Bend assets) are being held separately on trust until proceedings in the Supreme Court determines the apportionment of the proceeds between secured creditors and Grower Investors. At this time, no court date has been set. The outcome will be guided by principles arising from the Almond Asset apportionment proceedings.

Document downloads

Distribution Dates

  • Distribution Date Distributed
    First distribution of Olive Harvest Proceeds 26 October 2010

Interlocutory process and supporting affidavits

Olive Schemes - Further Hearings

  • The Timbercorp Grower Group’s interlocutory process to appoint a temporary responsible entity has been adjourned to 14 September 2009 at 10.30 before Robson J in the Supreme Court, Victoria.

Opposition's outline of submissions

Application for direction regarding sale of olive assets

Scheme Meetings

  • At the Supreme Court hearing on Tuesday 21 July 2009, Justice Robson directed that the Liquidators were justified in causing TSL to call concurrent meetings for the members of the olive managed investment schemes. The following meeting date has scheduled:

    Date: Monday 17 August 2009
    Registration: 9.00am AEDT
    Meeting Commences: 10.00am AEDT
    Location: Grand Ballroom, Sofitel Melbourne on Collins, 25 Collins Street, Melbourne

    Webcaset: Available from http://www.brr.com.au/event/59285/in-liquidation-as-responsible-entity-of-each-of-the-olive-schemes?popup=true

    Further details will be provided in the near future.