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• December 2007

  • 24^th Letter from Crescent Capital as required by Takeovers Panel

  • 21^st Abano Interim Results to 30 November 2007

  • 20^th Directors' letter to shareholders 20 Dec 2007

  • 19^th Crescent Offer - Shareholders advised not to sell

    Abano receives takeover dispatch notice. Shareholders advised not to sell.

  • 12^th Directors' letter to shareholders re Crescent Capital Offer

    The directors' letter to shareholders

  • 6^th Abano Shareholder Newsletter December 2007

  • 5^th Notice of takeover

    Abano Healthcare Group Limited (NZX: ABA) advises that it today received notice of a proposed full takeover offer from Crescent Capital Partners Limited.

  • 4^th Directors' letter to shareholders 4 Dec 07

    In the knowledge that the Masthead Portfolios’ conditional partial takeover bid closes on the 10th of December, I would like to offer you some thoughts which may assist with your decision.

  • 3^rd Abano Half Year Results Above Forecast

    Abano today released unaudited half year results for the six months to 30 November 2007, which are above forecast and indicate another record performance in the period.

• November 2007

  • 30^th Abano dental acquisition and release date of interim result

    Abano extends dental business and advises it will release un-audited results for the first six months, early next week.

  • 29^th Notice of Independent Directors Amended

    Further to the market announcement released on 21 November 2007, Abano Healthcare Group Limited advises that Trevor Janes was incorrectly listed as being an Independent Director of the company.

  • 21^st Notice of independent directors

    Following the Annual Meeting of Abano Healthcare Group Limited held on 9 November 2007, and pursuant to Listing Rule 3.3.1A, the following directors have been determined by the Abano Healthcare Group Limited board to be Independent

  • 16^th Abano update on due diligence process

    The Board of directors of Abano Healthcare Group Limited advises that it remains in discussions with parties which have expressed interest in the company.

  • 15^th Abano Directors' Letter to Shareholders

    Directors' reiterate "Don't Sell" advice

  • 15^th Australian Audiology Expansion Continues

    Listed healthcare provider, Abano Healthcare Group, has confirmed its commitment to its Australian audiology expansion strategy with the purchase of a further four clinics, bringing the number of Bay Audio clinics in Queensland to 19.

  • 14^th 'Don't Sell' Advice following Masthead extension

    Abano Healthcare Group Limited (NZX: ABA) advises that this morning it received a variation notice from Masthead Portfolios Limited to extend the closing date of its partial takeover offer.

  • 12^th Directors' letter to shareholders 12 November 2007

    Revised offer from Masthead Portfolios Limited - the Abano board reiterate "Don't Sell" advice.

  • 9^th Abano Annual Meeting Summary 2007

    All businesses in the Abano group are currently performing either “at or ahead of” the recent Market Guidance forecast, shareholders were told at the annual meeting today.

  • 8^th Abano Directors reiterate "Don't Sell" Advice in response to Masthead revised offer

    Abano Healthcare Group Ltd directors today reiterated their “Don’t Sell” advice on the revised Masthead Portfolios Ltd offer of $5.00 per Abano share, Chairman, Alison Paterson said today.

  • 5^th Further Acquisitions for Abano's Dental business

    Listed healthcare provider, Abano Healthcare Group Limited, today announced the continued growth of its dental business with the acquisition of a further three dental practices. A fourth acquisition is expected to be announced later this month, and based on the current rate of acquisitions, the dental acquisition target is now expected to be exceeded for this financial year.

• October 2007

  • 26^th Abano Notice of Meeting

    Abano has today mailed the 2007 Notice of Meeting to shareholders.

  • 24^th Target Company Statement and Independent Report

    Abano Healthcare Group Ltd directors have today unanimously recommended to shareholders that they reject the Masthead Portfolios Limited partial takeover offer.

  • 12^th Directors' letter to shareholders 11 October 07

    Response to partial takeover offer from Masthead Portfolios Limited.

  • 8^th Abano provides market update and guidance

    Abano Healthcare Group today released market guidance for the year to 31 May 2008, forecasting revenues of between $121 to $125 million (2007: $89.5 million), EBITDA of between $21.5 to $23.0 million (2007: $13.9 million) and a Net Profit After Tax of between $6.8 to $7.5 million (2007: $5.0 million).

  • 1^st Receipt of record date

    Abano Healthcare Group has today confirmed that it has received notice from Masthead Portfolios Limited of a record date of 4 October 2007 for the proposed Partial Takeover offer previously announced by Masthead.

• September 2007

  • 20^th Appointment of independent appraisers

    Abano Healthcare Group Limited advises that Ferrier Hodgson & Co has been appointed to prepare the independent report required under the Takeovers Code, on the proposed partial takeover by Masthead Portfolios Limited.

  • 20^th Directors' letter to shareholders 20 Sept 07

    There will be no benefit in accepting the offer early - you are advised to wait until you receive our recommendation and the Independent Adviser's Report.

  • 17^th Annual Meeting and Director Nominations

    Abano Healthcare Group Limited will be holding its Annual Shareholders Meeting in the Pakuranga Hunt Room, Auckland Convention Centre, Ellerslie, Auckland on Friday 9 November 2007 commencing at 10am.

  • 13^th Director Response to Masthead partial takeover offer

    Abano Healthcare Group Limited (NZX: ABA) advises that this morning it received notice of a proposed partial takeover from Masthead Portfolios Limited.

• August 2007

  • 15^th Abano continues growth of dental and audiology networks

• July 2007

  • 30^th Abano posts record operating results

    Abano Healthcare Group today announced its audited full year results for the year to 31 May 2007 with a record operating net profit after tax (NPAT) of $5.0 million.

  • 30^th Abano board confirms maiden dividend

    Following approval of the financial results to 31 May 2007 for Abano Healthcare Group Limited, the directors have confirmed a maiden dividend payment for the 2007 financial year of 11 cents per share, fully imputed, with the record date as at 13 August 2007.

• June 2007

  • 29^th Market Update June 2007

    Following a strong year end period, Abano Healthcare Group today provided updated guidance to the market for the full year to 31 May 2007.

  • 19^th Abano Shareholder Newsletter June 2007

    Abano Shareholder Newsletter June 2007

• May 2007

  • 31^st Abano exercises second option for Ascot Radiology

    Abano Healthcare Group today advised that it has exercised its option to acquire a further 40 percent interest in Ascot Radiology for $2.57 million.

• March 2007

  • 27^th Acquisitions drive strong performance for Abano

    Listed healthcare provider, Abano Healthcare Group, today announced the continued growth of businesses across its portfolio, with recent acquisitions in its Diagnostics, Dental and Audiology sectors, helping to strengthen the Group’s performance.

• February 2007

  • 28^th Abano acquires second radiology business

    Abano Healthcare Group has today announced the acquisition of a second radiology business, Greenlane Imaging, adding to Abano’s existing radiology business, Ascot Radiology.

  • 16^th Phil Newland to continue as independent director

    Abano Healthcare Group has today advised that Mr Phil Newland will continue as an independent director on the Abano board.

  • 8^th Abano Interim Report to 30 November 2006

    Abano today released the company's interim report for the six months to 30 November 2006.

• January 2007

  • 30^th Abano provides market update and guidance

    Abano Healthcare Group today provided guidance to the market for the full year to 31 May 2007. On 21 December 2006, the company announced the results for the first six month period to 30 November 2006, which were above the market guidance provided in October 2006. Following the company’s trading over the Christmas/New Year summer break, the board has now revised its guidance for the full year to 31 May 2007. Revenues for the full year are now expected to be $85 to $87 million (previously $79 to $83 million), Earnings Before Interest, Tax, Depreciation and Amortisation (EBITDA) of $12 to $13 million (previously $9 to $10 million) and Net Profit After Tax $4.2 to $4.7 million (previously $2.6 to $3.1 million).