Excelsior Capital requests ASX de-listing as recapitalisation talks fail
The directors of Excelsior Capital Limited (ASX: ECL) have formally requested de-listing from the official ASX list, effective from the close of trading on Thursday, 22 October 2026. The Excelsior Capital de-listing follows the failure of talks on a proposed recapitalisation.
According to the announcement dated 21 October 2026, following further discussions between the relevant parties, a mutually acceptable agreement could not be reached on the proposed recapitalisation on terms that were in the interests of shareholders. The company referred to its previous announcements of 18 and 28 August 2026 on the return of capital, the proposed de-listing and the possible recapitalisation.
Company announcement
“…a mutually acceptable agreement could not be reached in relation to the proposed recapitalisation on terms that were in the interests of shareholders.”
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Key dates and next steps for shareholders
The announcement sets out the following sequence:
- 18 and 28 August 2026: Earlier updates on the return of capital, proposed de-listing and possible recapitalisation.
- 21 October 2026: De-listing request announced.
- Close of trading, 22 October 2026: De-listing takes effect.
- Next: A Notice of Meeting is despatched to shareholders, calling a meeting to appoint a liquidator to formally wind up the Company.
| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Earlier updates on return of capital and possible recapitalisation | 18 and 28 August 2026 | Previously announced |
| De-listing request announced | 21 October 2026 | Announced |
| De-listing takes effect | Close of trading, 22 October 2026 | Scheduled |
| Notice of Meeting to appoint a liquidator | Not disclosed | To be despatched next |
The announcement does not disclose a meeting date, the name of a liquidator, any distribution amount or the timing of payments.
Understanding de-listing and winding up of a listed investment company
De-listing means a company’s shares are removed from the official ASX list and are no longer quoted on the exchange. For shareholders, this affects liquidity, as shares can no longer be bought or sold on the market once the de-listing takes effect.
A liquidator is an appointed person who manages a winding up. In general terms, the role involves realising a company’s assets and distributing proceeds as the process allows.
What ECL is
ECL is a Listed Investment Entity and a listed investment company (LIC), originally established in 1991 and listed on the ASX in 1993. According to the announcement, it is “currently in the process of winding up the fund portfolio and redeeming all assets.”
Key takeaways:
- Shares will no longer be quoted on the ASX after the close of trading on 22 October 2026.
- A shareholder meeting is planned to appoint a liquidator to formally wind up the Company.
- The announcement does not state any financial figures or return of capital amounts.
What shareholders should watch next
The next step is the Notice of Meeting, which will call the meeting to appoint a liquidator. Shareholders will be looking for the meeting date and the liquidator appointment vote once the notice is despatched.
For queries, the company lists Danny Herceg, Chairman, and Leanne Catelan, Non-Executive Director, at +61 (02) 9216 9043 or corporate@excelsiorcapital.com.au.
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