Latest Mergers And Acquisitions News

Pure Foods Tasmania has acquired premium ice cream brand Elato, integrating it with its Cashew Creamery to form a new Ice Cream Division led by Elato’s founder. This move broadens PFT’s product range and leverages existing manufacturing capabilities.

New Frontier Minerals has raised $2.25 million to fast-track development of its Harts Range rare earths project, leveraging a promising new processing technology from Metallium Ltd. The capital injection supports an imminent drilling campaign and advances a mining lease application in Queensland.

Reef Casino Trust’s takeover bid by Iris Cairns Property faces a regulatory hurdle as Queensland’s Office of Liquor and Gaming Regulation delays suitability investigations, pushing the offer period beyond March 2026.

Tartana Minerals has secured a $1.275 million placement priced at a 17% premium, including significant director participation pending shareholder approval. The capital raise aims to strengthen working capital and retire convertible notes, supporting advancement of its Chillagoe assets.

VRX Silica Limited has raised $2.1 million through a share placement to fund critical pre-construction activities at its Arrowsmith North Silica Sand Project, aiming to strengthen its position in high-quality silica sand markets.

Stealth Group Holdings has secured $19.5 million through a share placement to strengthen its balance sheet, reduce debt, and fund the integration of Hardware and Building Traders (HBT) alongside its wholesale distribution expansion.

Astron Limited has sold a significant portion of its Energy Fuels shares, generating A$15.2 million to bolster financial flexibility as it advances the pivotal Donald Project towards production.

IVE Group Limited reported a robust FY25 with significant profit growth and margin expansion, driven by strategic logistics expansions and the rising Lasoo e-commerce platform. Despite a softer FY26 start, the company maintains steady dividends and growth ambitions.

Centuria Capital Group has expanded its agriculture portfolio by acquiring Australia’s largest hydroponic glasshouse facility in South Australia for $168 million, boosting its agriculture assets under management by 25%.

Atturra Limited reported a robust 24% increase in both revenue and underlying EBITDA for FY25, propelled by its cloud platform, AI innovations, and defence sector contracts. The company forecasts continued momentum into FY26 with ambitious growth targets.

Nido Education Limited is set to acquire two high-occupancy incubator services for around $7 million, supported by a substantial $30 million extension to its acquisition facility, signaling robust growth ambitions.

Iress Limited has responded to an ASX price query, denying any undisclosed information behind recent share price movements while acknowledging ongoing strategic discussions.