Termination of a provisional liquidation (as distinct from removal of a provisional liquidator) requires consideration of whether the purposes of the appointment have been achieved, whether there is a reasonable prospect of future matters requiring the provisional liquidator's attention, and whether the public interest requires continuation. The mere existence of funds potentially available to the company does not establish solvency under s 95A where access to those funds is contingent on the outcome of pending litigation.
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