Latest Aub (ASX:AUB) News

Small caps did the heavy lifting this week, led by two big discovery stories in resources. Funding raises and takeover moves kept attention on who can pay for the next step, not just promise it.

Big moves came from consumer fintech names as investors quickly re-priced growth, losses, and capital needs. A capital-raise week also split the market: some raisings steadied prices, others triggered fresh selling.

AUB Group has successfully raised AUD 400 million through an institutional placement to fund its acquisition of Prestige and support future growth. A complementary AUD 40 million Share Purchase Plan will also be offered to eligible shareholders.

AUB Group Limited has announced the acquisition of a 95.9% stake in UK-based PIHL Holdings Limited (Prestige) for AUD 432 million, significantly expanding its UK retail insurance broking footprint. To fund this strategic move, AUB is launching a fully underwritten AUD 400 million institutional placement alongside a share purchase plan.

AUB Group has ended acquisition talks with EQT and CVC after the consortium declined to proceed with a $45 per share offer. The company reaffirms its FY26 earnings guidance and signals confidence in its organic growth strategy.

AUB Group delivered a robust FY25 with a 17.1% rise in underlying net profit and a 15% dividend increase, while navigating a $45 per share acquisition proposal from an EQT-CVC consortium.

AUB Group has approved EQT's partnership with CVC Asia Pacific to jointly pursue a $45 per share acquisition, extending exclusivity to December 4 as due diligence continues.

EQT has reaffirmed its intention to acquire AUB Group at $45 per share, extending its exclusivity period for due diligence by two weeks. While the proposal remains non-binding, this development keeps acquisition talks firmly on the table.

AUB Group Limited has disclosed a conditional, non-binding proposal from an EQT affiliate to acquire the company at $45 per share, following unusual trading activity and media reports.

AUB Group has received a revised $45 per share acquisition proposal from EQT, prompting the board to grant exclusivity for due diligence. The deal remains non-binding and subject to multiple conditions.

AUB Group Limited delivered a robust FY25 performance, with underlying NPAT rising 17.1% to AUD 200.2 million, driven by strategic acquisitions and margin improvements. The company’s aggressive UK retail expansion and diversified portfolio underpin a confident FY26 outlook.

AUB Group has reported a robust FY25 with a 17% rise in underlying net profit after tax and increased dividends, setting an optimistic tone for FY26 with growth guidance up to 13.4%.