May 16 (Reuters) - Asciano Ltd AIO.AX :
* Was served with a summons filed in the supreme court of New South Wales
* Summons with respect to proceedings regarding its interest in acfs logistics pty ltd
* Says Asciano intends to vigorously defend the proceedings
* Says a directions hearing in the proceedings has been scheduled for 2:00pm on 17 May 2016
* Plaintiffs seeking orders clarifying the parties' rights under the joint venture agreement
* Says does not anticipate that these proceedings will have any impact on the overall transaction timetable.
* Unanimously recommends that Asciano shareholders vote in favour of the scheme, in the absence of a superior proposal.
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