Appointment type
Creditors Voluntary Liquidation
Appointment date
7 May 2024
Appointees
David Hardy and James Dampney
Companies subject to Administration
Hiro Brands Limited (in Liquidation) ACN 169 177 833
Chimera Laboratories Pty Limited (in Liquidation) ACN 620 980 618
Doward International Pty Limited (in Liquidation) ACN 004 500 225
Greencare Developments Pty Limited (in Liquidation) ACN 109 287 989
Scental Pacific Pty Limited (in Liquidation) ACN 616 057 759
The Heat Group Pty Limited (in Liquidation) ACN 092 941 430
Aware Environmental Pty Limited (in Liquidation) ACN 134 677 955
Aware Environmental Products Pty Limited (in Liquidation) ACN 064 573 413
(Collectively referred to as “the Group”)
Office
Melbourne
Background information
On 7 May 2024, at a meeting of creditors, it was resolved to place the Group into Liquidation. David Hardy and James Dampney are the appointed Liquidators.
David Hardy, James Stewart and James Dampney were previously appointed Administrators of the Group on Tuesday, 2 January 2024 pursuant to Section 436A of the Corporations Act 2001.
Meetings
David Hardy and James Dampney were appointed Liquidators of the Group on 7 May 2024 at a meeting of the Group's creditors pursuant to resolutions approved per Section 439C(c) of the Corporations Act 2001.
The first meeting of creditors was held on Thursday, 11 January 2024 at 2pm AEDT via Microsoft teams.
All creditors are required to register and submit a formal proof of debt form electronically via the Creditors' Portal: https://creditors.accountants/. Further information can be found in the Initial Circular to Creditors (PDF 1.9MB) dated 2 January 2024.
Communications
Information and circulars for creditors and employees.
Initial Notice to Creditors re Liquidation – 8 May 2024
Hiro Group Limited and associated entities
Notice to Creditors – Update on Intention to Apply for Extension of the Convening Period – 24 January 2024
Hiro Group Limited & Associated Entities
Notice to Creditors re. Orders – 16 January 2024
Initial Circular to Creditors – 2 January 2024
Hiro Brands Limited (Administrators Appointed) and associated subsidiaries
Court documents
Support
ASIC Insolvency material
The Australian Securities & Investments Commission (ASIC) provides resources on insolvency for directors, practitioners, employees, creditors and investors.
Visit the ASIC website to find out more.
Fair Entitlements Guarantee (FEG)
You may be eligible for FEG assistance. General information for claimants can be found here:
https://www.dewr.gov.au/fair-entitlements-guarantee.
Beyond Blue
beyondblue offers some useful resources for people struggling with the emotional impact of financial distress. The beyondblue Support Service provides confidential, one-on-one counselling with a trained mental health professional.
Phone: 1300 22 4636
Lifeline
Lifeline offers phone crisis counselling for people who are experiencing financial and emotional hardship.
Phone: 13 11 14 Australia-wide
Online crisis support chat (7:00pm to 4:00am daily)
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