Latest Mergers And Acquisitions News

Medical Developments International reported a strong start to FY26 with significant revenue growth driven by increased Penthrox volumes and pricing improvements in Australia, alongside steady European demand and progress on paediatric label approvals.

Beam Dental Bidco Pty Ltd has launched an unconditional $2.20 per share takeover bid for Pacific Smiles Group Limited, offering a 37.5% premium and aiming to consolidate full ownership. The offer is unanimously recommended by Pacific Smiles’ Independent Board Committee, with plans to delist the company from the ASX upon success.

Pacific Smiles Group has agreed to an unconditional $2.20 per share cash takeover offer from its majority shareholder Genesis Bidco, representing a 37.5% premium. The Independent Board Committee recommends shareholders accept the offer, pending no superior proposal and ongoing fairness confirmation.

CGN Resources has secured significant new gold tenements in Western Australia's Leonora district and advanced exploration at multiple projects, maintaining a solid cash position to support ongoing development.

Alkane Resources reported a solid September quarter with 36,407 gold equivalent ounces produced following its merger with Mandalay Resources, maintaining its full-year 2026 production guidance despite one-off merger costs.

DPM Metals reports solid third quarter production growth at its Bulgarian mines and steady progress integrating the newly acquired Vareš operation, setting the stage for future expansion.

Arafura Rare Earths has successfully raised $9.83 million through an upsized Share Purchase Plan, well above its $5 million target, boosting total capital raised this year to nearly $90 million.

QPM Energy has secured a $113.7 million lease agreement with Macquarie Bank to fund key gas turbines for its Isaac Power Station, reinforcing its mid-2027 commissioning goal. This milestone advances the project closer to final investment decision amid ongoing engineering and approvals.

Buru Energy has raised $2.35 million through a Share Purchase Plan and shortfall placement, bolstering funding for its Rafael Gas Project in Western Australia.

Podium Minerals has initiated a fully underwritten entitlement offer to raise approximately A$7 million, aiming to fund pilot plant testing and resource expansion at its Parks Reef PGM Project. The offer invites eligible shareholders to acquire new shares at 6.4 cents each, reinforcing Podium’s growth trajectory amid rising platinum group metal prices.

The Royal Court of Jersey has approved Harmony Gold’s acquisition of MAC Copper, setting the stage for MAC’s trading suspension and delisting from ASX and NYSE.

LDR Assets has issued a second supplementary bidder’s statement clarifying the adjusted cash consideration in its takeover offer for Elanor Commercial Property Fund securities following a September 2025 distribution. The statement addresses concerns raised by the ECF Independent Board Committee and highlights the impact of transaction costs on net tangible assets.