Leighton revealed on Friday that the FIRBhad no objections to Hochtief’s proposal to increase its stake in theAustralian company from 58.77% to 74.23% for A$1.15 billion (US$1.08 billion).
It added that this meant the offer was nowunconditional and any contract arising from the acceptance of the offer was nowbinding.
Hochtief is offering to buy three out of everyeight shares in Leighton for A$22.50
