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| Last 20 companies that have changed their name | |||
| COMPANY | CODE | DATE OF CHANGE | NEW NAME |
| CONVENIENCE RETAIL REIT | CRR | 19 Feb 19 | APN Convenience Retail REIT |
| PMP LIMITED | PMP | 12 Feb 19 | Ovato Limited |
| MOKO SOCIAL MEDIA LIMITED | MKB | 12 Feb 19 | Name changed to Azure Health Technololgy Limited |
| LWP TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED | LWP | 31 Jan 19 | Tillegrah Limited |
| TAG PACIFIC LIMITED | TAG | 31 Jan 19 | name chaned to MPower Group Limited |
| QUEENSLAND BAUXITE LIMITED | QBL | 25 Jan 19 | Cann Global Limited |
| CMI LIMITED. | CMI | 17 Jan 19 | Excelsior Capital Ltd |
| ANTE REAL ESTATE TRUST | ATT | 14 Jan 19 | Quattro Plus Real Estate |
| TOPTUNG LTD | TTW | 14 Jan 19 | Chase Mining Corporatation Limited |
| INABOX GROUP LIMITED | IAB | 09 Jan 19 | IAB Holdings Limited |
| JUSTKAPITAL LIMITED | JKL | 31 Dec 18 | LawFinance Limited |
| AUSTRALIAN DAIRY FARMS GROUP | AHF | 24 Dec 18 | Australian Dairy Nutritionals Group |
| QUANTUM ENERGY LIMITED. | QTM | 21 Dec 18 | Quantum Health Group Limited |
| CROWD MOBILE LIMITED | CM8 | 21 Dec 18 | Crown Media Holdings Limited |
| KAROON GAS AUSTRALIA LIMITED | KAR | 20 Dec 18 | Karoon Energy Ltd |
| STONEWALL RESOURCES LIMITED | SWJ | 19 Dec 18 | Theta Gold Mines Limited |
| BHP BILLITON LIMITED | BHP | 18 Dec 18 | BHP Group Limited |
| BARAKA ENERGY & RESOURCES LIMITED | BKP | 13 Dec 18 | Global Vanadium Limited |
| CONNEXION MEDIA LIMITED | CXZ | 13 Dec 18 | Connexion Telematics Ltd |
| JC INTERNATIONAL GROUP LIMITED | JCI | 12 Dec 18 | Jiancheng International Group Limited |
Many entities change their name and a large number of companies have had several changes of name. Generally the entity remains the same, it has just changed its name. Often the change of name is the result of business failure which leads to external administration and a capital restructuring or at least a change of activities. But it is still the same entity with pre-existing shareholders retaining an interest, albeit greatly diluted.
deListed pulls all names for one company together so that shareholders can see the history of a company and its current status, all in one table.
How does a company change its name?
To change its name a company must convene a meeting of members and pass a special resolution. At least 28 days notice must be given of a meeting of a listed company's members and the special resolution must be passed by at least 75% of the votes cast by members entitled to vote on the resolution.
The change of name takes effect when the Australian Securities and Investments Commission changes the details of the company's registration. We process a change of name only when ASX notifies the market of the change. Often ASX waits to receive all necessary documentation from the company before changing the name and the timing of the name change may also be affected by whether the company is suspended, undergoing a restructuring or seeking re-listing.
Companies that have changed their name
An average of almost 150 ASX-listed companies change their name ever year. You can download below a list of the previous names, ASX code, new name and code and date of change of all companies that have changed their name since 1 January 2001. Just click on the year (calendar year) you require or on ALL.
