Phi Finney McDonald Class Action

ASX
Release
WEDN
ESDAY 18 DECEMBER 2019
PHI F
INNEY MCDONALD CLASS ACTION
Westpac today confirmed that it has been served with a class action filed against Westpac
Banking Corporation by Phi Finney McDonald on behalf of certain shareholders who acquired
an interest in Westpac securities between 16 December 2013 and 19 November 2019
(inclusive). The claim relates to market disclosure issues connected to Westpac’s monitoring of
financial crime over the relevant period and matters which are the subject of the recent
AUSTRAC proceeding. The claim does not identify the amount of any damages sought.
Wes
tpac will be defending the claims.
Fo
r further information:
David Lording Nicole Mehalski
Media Relations Investor Relations
0419 683 411 0466 434 631
Thi
s document has been authorised for release by Timothy Hartin, Group Company Secretary.
Level 18, 275 Kent Street
Sydney, NSW, 2000