Federal Court Dismisses ASIC Continuous Disclosure Case Against Nuix
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The Federal Court of Australia dismissed ASIC's enforcement case against Nuix Limited, finding the intelligence software provider did not breach its continuous disclosure obligations and did not mislead investors when reaffirming its financial forecasts in early 2021 following its December 2020 IPO. The Court also dismissed ASIC's claims against the Nuix board for alleged directors' duties breaches. ASIC has 28 days to consider filing an appeal to the Full Federal Court.
“The Court found Nuix did not breach its continuous disclosure obligations and did not mislead investors when reaffirming its financial forecasts in early 2021, following its initial public offering (IPO) in December 2020.”
Companies preparing earnings guidance and financial forecasts, particularly those in the post-IPO period, should note that the Federal Court found Nuix's reaffirmation of forecasts did not constitute a breach of continuous disclosure obligations absent a specific material development triggering disclosure. The Court's analysis of what constitutes a misleading statement in the context of financial guidance may inform how firms structure their investor communications. Directors should review their processes for assessing whether reaffirmed forecasts require updated disclosure obligations under the Corporations Act.
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The Federal Court issued a judgment dismissing all claims brought by ASIC against Nuix Limited and its board directors. The Court determined that Nuix did not breach its continuous disclosure obligations under the Corporations Act and did not make misleading statements to investors when reaffirming financial forecasts in early 2021 following its IPO. ASIC's claims regarding directors' duties failures were also dismissed in full.
For companies that recently listed on the ASX, this judgment is relevant to assessing the boundaries of permissible forward-looking statements and the standard for continuous disclosure compliance during earnings season. Directors should note the Court's approach to assessing whether reasonable steps were taken to prevent misleading disclosures. ASIC's indicated intention to appeal within 28 days means the final disposition of this case remains uncertain.
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Print Share The Federal Court today dismissed ASIC’s case against intelligence software provider, Nuix Limited.
The Court found Nuix did not breach its continuous disclosure obligations and did not mislead investors when reaffirming its financial forecasts in early 2021, following its initial public offering (IPO) in December 2020.
The Court also dismissed ASIC’s claims against the Nuix board for alleged breaches of their directors’ duties by failing to take reasonable steps to prevent Nuix from making misleading statements and breaching its continuous disclosure obligations.
ASIC Chair Joe Longo said, ‘Continuous disclosure is a cornerstone of effective capital markets. ASIC pursued this matter because we were concerned investors were not receiving timely and accurate disclosures regarding Nuix’s earnings.’
ASIC will consider the judgment carefully. ASIC has 28 days to file a notice of appeal to the Full Federal Court.
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