Form 6-K WESTPAC BANKING CORP For: Jun 24
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, DC 20549
FORM 6-K
REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16
UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
June 24, 2021
Commission File Number 1-10167
WESTPAC BANKING CORPORATION
(Translation of registrant’s name into English)
275 KENT STREET, SYDNEY, NEW SOUTH WALES 2000, AUSTRALIA
(Address of principal executive office)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F.
Form 20-F x Form 40-F ¨
Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(1): ¨
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Incorporation by Reference
The information contained in this Report on Form 6-K, excluding the information set forth in Exhibit No. 1, shall be incorporated by reference in the prospectuses relating to the Registrant’s securities contained in the Registrant’s Registration Statements on Form F-3 (File Nos. 333-228295 and 333-228294), as such prospectuses may be amended or supplemented from time to time.
Westpac confirms it is retaining Westpac New Zealand Limited
On June 24, 2021, Westpac Group announced it is retaining its one hundred per cent ownership of Westpac New Zealand Limited and will not proceed with a demerger of its Westpac New Zealand business.
Index to Exhibits
Exhibit No. |
Description | |
1 | ASX Release – Westpac confirms it is retaining Westpac New Zealand Limited |
Disclosure regarding forward-looking statements
The information contained in this Report on Form 6-K contains statements that constitute “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of section 21E of the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Forward-looking statements are statements about matters that are not historical facts. Forward-looking statements appear in a number of places in this Report and include statements regarding our intent, belief or current expectations with respect to our business and operations, macro and micro economic and market conditions, results of operations and financial condition.
We use words such as ‘will’, ‘may’, ‘expect’, ‘intend’, ‘seek’, ‘would’, ‘should’, ‘could’, ‘continue’, ‘plan’, ‘estimate’, ‘anticipate’, ‘believe’, ‘probability’, ‘risk’, ‘aim’ or other similar words to identify forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements reflect our current views with respect to future events and are subject to change, certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions which are, in many instances, beyond our control and have been made based upon management’s expectations and beliefs concerning future developments and their potential effect upon us. There can be no assurance that future developments will be in accordance with our expectations or that the effect of future developments on us will be those anticipated. Should one or more of the risks or uncertainties materialize, or should underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results could differ materially from the expectations described in this Report. Factors that may impact on the forward-looking statements made include, but are not limited to, those described in the section entitled ‘Risk factors’ in Westpac’s 2021 Interim Financial Results on Form 6-K filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, as well as the ongoing impact of COVID-19. When relying on forward-looking statements to make decisions with respect to us, investors and others should carefully consider such factors and other uncertainties and events. We are under no obligation, and do not intend, to update any forward-looking statements contained in this Report, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, after the date of this Report.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
WESTPAC BANKING CORPORATION | |
(Registrant) |
Date: | June 24, 2021 | By: | /s/ Yvette Adiguzel |
Yvette Adiguzel | |||
Tier One Attorney |
Exhibit 1
ASX | Level 18, 275 Kent Street Sydney, NSW, 2000 |
Release
24 June 2021
Westpac confirms it is retaining Westpac New Zealand Limited
Westpac Group has today announced it is retaining its one hundred per cent ownership of Westpac New Zealand Limited (WNZL) and will not proceed with a demerger of its Westpac New Zealand business.
Westpac Group Chief Executive Officer, Peter King, said: “After a detailed review, we believe a demerger of the WNZL business would not be in the best interests of shareholders.
“Our review identified opportunities to improve service for customers and value across the WNZL business and we will progress these with the WNZL Board and management team.
“WNZL is a strong business that has been serving New Zealand for 160 years. We remain committed to delivering for customers and fulfilling our purpose of helping Australians and New Zealanders succeed,” Mr King said.
The WNZL Board’s priority is to finalise the appointment of a new CEO to replace David McLean who retires on 25 June 2021. Simon Power, General Manager Institutional and Business Banking, will act as CEO from 25 June 2021.
Ends.
For further information:
David Lording | Andrew Bowden |
Group Head of Media Relations | Head of Investor Relations |
0419 683 411 | 0438 284 863 |
This document has been authorised for release by Tim Hartin, General Manager & Company Secretary.
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