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Scott claims minor victory in Quintis defamation case

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Former Quintis director Graeme Scott has had an early victory in his defamation battle with several of the company's most senior executives, with the Supreme Court ruling there should be no restriction on his access to one of the documents at the centre of the case.

Board Moves March 25, 2022

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Our board moves wrap includes Tom O'Rourke, Elizabeth Matthews, Cheryl Edwardes, Julius Matthys, and Peter Cook.

Quintis, senior executives embroiled in defamation action

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Quintis and several of its senior executives are facing defamation action at the hands of the company's former director, a claim it intends to vigorously defend.

Doray shareholders overwhelmingly support merger

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Over 99 per cent of Doray Minerals' shareholders have voted in favour of the company's proposed $615 million merger with fellow locally-based gold miner Silver Lake Resources.

Quintis recapitalisation deal completed

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The $145 million Quintis recapitalisation deal was completed today, handing control of the sandalwood company to its creditors, led by US group Blackrock.

Judge surprised by Wilson's lack of knowledge

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The Supreme Court has dismissed a defamation claim brought by former Quintis managing director Frank Wilson, after the trial judge said he was surprised by Mr Wilson's asserted lack of knowledge of the sandalwood producer's contracts.

Quintis placed into administration

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The directors of Quintis have shed light on two restructuring proposals they had been trying to finalise, after announcing on Sunday they had placed the sandalwood producer in administration because of its inability to make a $37 million payment due in two weeks.

Spill move for Quintis

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A group of Quintis shareholders has requisitioned a general meeting to spill three directors, including chairman Dalton Gooding, with avocado grower Craig Duncan, Kimberley Development Commission director Robert Boshammer and property developer John Allen nominating for roles.

Quintis problems deepen

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Sandalwood producer Quintis has revealed more operational and financial pain, with the embattled Perth company suspending plantation sales, lowering forecast product sales and admitting a $27 million investment would not proceed.

Quintis smashed by contract loss

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Shares in sandalwood supplier Quintis were down 44 per cent today after the company admitted it had lost a contract supplying Nestle five months ago, the second issue relating to a contract this year.

Board Moves April 3, 2017

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Stephen Boyle has been appointed non-executive director of Fleetwood Corporation.

Matthys takes on Quintis CEO role

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Former BHP Billiton executive Julius Matthys has been named interim chief executive of Quintis, after Frank Wilson resigned on Tuesday to plot a takeover of the Indian sandalwood producer.

Doray appoints new COO

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Doray Minerals chief operating officer Peter Bamford has become the latest senior departure from the firm, following the recent exit of its CEO and chairman.

Board Moves February 2, 2017

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Julius Matthys has been appointed non-executive chair of Doray Minerals.Duncan Saville has been appointed alternate director of Homeloans.

Doray picks Matthys as chairman

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Former BHP Billiton executive Julius Matthys has been appointed chairman of gold miner Doray Minerals, replacing Peter Lester who retired last month to focus on his other business interests.

Playing field levelled on Perth skyline

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Sport is taking over business in Perth as the AFL finals loom, with the ‘Go Freo' sign on Woodside Plaza rivalled by a ‘Go Eagles' sign on BHP Billiton's home at Brookfield Place, while the mining giant also committed to a new investment at the under-construction Perth Stadium.

Business acumen helps school boards

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Independent schools across the state are benefiting from the experience some of Perth's most prominent business leaders have brought to their boards, providing greater diversity and structure to the decision-making process.

Independent school fees up

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Almost all of Western Australia's independent schools have increased their fees and enrolled slightly more students than last year, according to Business News' Book of Lists research.

O’Connor takes reins at TFS Corp

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Sandalwood producer TFS Corporation has announced a record net profit after tax of $55.7 million for the year ended June 30 and appointed a new chairman.

TFS, FMG meetings hit the mark

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Most annual shareholder meetings are fairly pointless, but two held last week showed they can still deliver value.

Space shortage drives activity-based design

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BHP Billiton's new office fit-out in Brookfield Place highlights the emergence of a new trend in Western Australian workspaces.