Control of the New Zealand manufacturer will now pass to Haier when the offer goes unconditional, but it remains to be seen whether the Chinese company will pull off the 100 per cent takeover it is hoping for.
Hawkins said that while 75 per cent of the shareholders who contacted the association were in favour of having a forum to exchange views the total number calling for a meeting fell well short of what was required to justify the cost.
At the start of this month John Sexton, who held 50,000 F&P Appliances shares, told the Herald he wanted a meeting and had gathered the support of a small group of investors who also wanted one.
Hawkins said media reports suggesting wide support for such a meeting were not a true reflection of vast majority of shareholders.
The association would be circulating information to members setting out some issues around Haier's takeover that they needed to consider.
Ultimately, however, investors had to make their own decision on the offer, Hawkins said.
The offer will close on November 6 unless extended.
F&P Appliances shares closed at $1.265 last night.