The record date is November 25, with payment due on December 9.

Felix said further information would be provided shortly in a supplementary disclosure document.

“Felix's application for the approval of the supplementary disclosure document will be heard by the court today,” the company said.

As well as court approval for the takeover’s scheme of arrangement, various consents remain outstanding.

The deal still needs Chinese approvals from the China Securities Regulatory Commission and the National Development and Reform Commission.

Felix must also obtain waivers or rights from joint venture partners for issues relating to the takeover arrangement.

Felix shareholders will vote on the deal on December 8.

Yanzhou launched its takeover offer in August at $16.95 a share, but Felix’s two 50c dividends and a planned post-takeover 5c spin-off listing of its South Australian Coal Corporation subsidiary brought the package to $18 a share.

Shares in Felix are up 1c to $17.41 this morning.