Relatively low shareholder turnout by number of shareholders does not prevent court approval of a scheme of arrangement; apathy should not be presumed to be antagonism. The court will consider whether there was sufficient turnout and whether any irregularity deterred shareholders from voting. An exemption from s 411(11) under s 411(12) is appropriate where the court's orders do not affect any change to the company's constitution.
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