Novion Property Group shareholders have approved the $22 billion merger with Federation Centres, creating one of Australia's leading real estate investment trusts.
The merged entity will own or co-own 91 shopping centres across the country, making it the second largest owner of shopping centres in Australia, the second largest listed manager of Australian retail assets and one of the 30 largest groups on the ASX.
Federation Centres chief executive Steven Sewell said the merger will enhance the group's capacity to deliver retail for consumers and provide sustainable returns for shareholders.
Novion non-executive chairman Richard Haddock said the vote results were a strong endorsement for the merger, with 99.9 per cent of the votes cast in favour of the merger.
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission cleared the merger last week, contingent on the divestment of one of two South Melbourne shopping centres, the timeline of which remains confidential.
Implementation of the merger is expected to occur on June 11, providing the necessary approvals at a second NSW Supreme Court hearing on Friday.