Ex-transport minister, directors allegedly kept market in the dark about airline’s dire straits
Rex Airlines, including its former transport minister director, is facing allegations of misleading the market about its financial health. The airline initially projected a profit for the fiscal year 2023 but later reported a significant loss, leading to its collapse in 2024. The corporate regulator claims that the directors failed to disclose the true financial situation to investors in a timely manner.
- ▪Rex Airlines directors knew the airline was unlikely to achieve a profit but issued a positive forecast in February 2023.
- ▪The airline reported a $35 million loss later that year, leading to its collapse in 2024.
- ▪The corporate regulator alleges that the directors breached their obligations to keep the market informed.
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