Lion Nathan says shareholder feedback on deal positive

MELBOURNE May 20 (Reuters) - Lion Nathan Ltd LNN.AX, Australia second-biggest brewer, said on Wednesday the shareholder feedback for Japanese brewer Kirin Holdings' (2503.T) A$12.22 a share takeover bid had been positive.

"To date the feedback has been fairly positive," Chief Executive Rob Murray told reporters on a teleconference.

"The view has been great price, great outcome, sorry to see Lion go as a listed entity but very comfortable with the outcome that has been reached," Murray said.