Latest Duxton Farms (ASX:DBF) News

An application to the Takeovers Panel challenges Duxton Farms’ recent merger and share placement, alleging undisclosed associations and potential breaches of takeover laws by major shareholders.

Duxton Dairies (Cobram) Pty Ltd (Duxton Walnuts) shareholders are set to vote on a scheme of arrangement for acquisition by Duxton Farms Ltd, with an independent expert concluding the merger is fair and reasonable. The transaction is part of a broader agricultural merger including Duxton Bees, Duxton Dried Fruits, and potentially Duxton Orchards.

Duxton Farms proposes a scheme of arrangement to acquire all preference shares of Duxton Orchards, offering scrip with optional cash consideration. An independent expert values the transaction as fair and reasonable, highlighting the strategic benefits of a larger, diversified agricultural platform.

Duxton Farms Ltd has announced a scheme of arrangement to acquire all issued preference shares of Duxton Dried Fruits Pty Ltd, offering a mix of scrip and cash consideration. An independent expert has assessed the transaction as fair and reasonable, endorsing the merger as a strategic step to create a diversified agricultural investment platform.

Duxton Farms proposes to acquire all preference shares of Duxton Bees via a scheme of arrangement, offering 0.839 Duxton Farms shares per Duxton Bees preference share, with up to 20% cash consideration. The independent expert values Duxton Bees preference shares between $0.64 and $0.85 on a control basis and considers the transaction fair and reasonable.

Duxton Farms has reached a key milestone in its merger with four agricultural businesses, securing ASIC registration of scheme books and scheduling crucial shareholder meetings for October.

Duxton Farms has received Foreign Investment Review Board approval for its strategic merger and updated its timetable for key shareholder and court approvals, alongside a $4.55 million capital raise.

Duxton Farms reported a significant $12.5 million net loss for FY2025, reversing last year’s profit, while declaring an 85% franked dividend of 24 cents per share. The company’s revenue dipped due to property sales and increased expenses tied to a proposed acquisition.

Duxton Farms has announced a strategic merger with four private agricultural companies, aiming to significantly expand its asset base and diversify its commodity exposure. The move positions the company for enhanced market presence and long-term growth.

Duxton Farms has increased its placement to $4.55 million, issuing over 3.6 million new shares to fund the acquisition of four Australian agriculture companies. This move aims to fast-track the company’s diversification and growth strategy in the agricultural investment sector.

Duxton Farms Ltd has announced a special fully franked dividend of AUD 0.24 per share, payable in August, alongside a dividend reinvestment plan offering shares at parity with a recent placement.

Duxton Farms announces a transformative merger with four private agricultural companies, alongside a $4 million fully underwritten placement and a special dividend, aiming to significantly expand its asset base and diversify its portfolio.