18 Oct 2005capital raising announcement● NeutralMajor
On October 12, 2005, 2,519,664 preferred shares were converted into the same number of common shares, with directors and related holders among the converters (e.g. Hurtt trust 375,000, Todres 200,000, Barrett-related holders). Sovereign Bank also waived certain note terms, including the restriction on a 25%+ ownership change and the restriction on paying dividends.