Latest Asic News

Fiducian Investment Management Services Limited has reached a heads of agreement with ASIC to resolve civil proceedings over misleading disclosures in its Diversified Social Aspirations Fund. The settlement includes a $7.3 million penalty and legal costs, pending court approval.

Kjerulf David Hastings Ainsworth has issued a first supplementary statement for his second off-market takeover bid targeting 5.5% of Ainsworth Game Technology shares at $1.30 each, revealing an 8.24% voting stake ahead of the offer’s close.

Triangle Energy (Global) Limited proposes a capital reduction via an in specie distribution of nearly 20 million Tetragon shares to its shareholders, spinning out its Philippines projects into a new entity set to pursue an ASX listing.

Qualitas Real Estate Income Fund (QRI) is set to initiate an on-market buy-back of up to 10% of its units starting April 2026, aiming to address perceived undervaluation and align with sector peers.

Variscan Mines has obtained Supreme Court approval to rectify a delayed cleansing notice related to a major share issue, paving the way for trading to resume. The company has also committed to strengthening its compliance procedures following the oversight.

Latitude Group Holdings is considering launching a new Capital Notes 2 offer, potentially allowing existing CN1 holders to reinvest. The offer will require applications through appointed Syndicate Brokers under updated regulatory rules.

Perpetual Limited has agreed to sell its Wealth Management business to Bain Capital for an upfront $500 million, marking a strategic shift towards asset management and corporate trustee services.

Diversified United Investment Limited (DUI) has registered its Scheme Booklet with ASIC, proposing a merger with Australian United Investment Company Limited (AUI). The Independent Expert concludes the merger is in the best interests of DUI shareholders, with directors unanimously recommending a vote in favour.

Shriro Holdings Limited has announced a $15 million off-market share buy-back at $0.81 per share, representing nearly 26% of its issued capital. The move aims to return excess capital to shareholders while supporting the company’s capital-light growth model.

The Supreme Court of New South Wales has approved the convening of meetings for National Storage REIT securityholders to vote on a $2.86 per security acquisition offer by a Brookfield-GIC consortium. The independent expert report supports the transaction as fair and reasonable, with the NSR Board unanimously recommending approval.

African Gold Ltd has proposed a scheme of arrangement for Montage Gold Corp to acquire 100% of its shares, with an independent expert endorsing the deal as fair and reasonable. The African Gold board unanimously recommends shareholder approval, setting the stage for a significant consolidation in Côte d'Ivoire’s gold sector.

African Gold Ltd has secured court approval to convene shareholder and optionholder meetings to vote on Montage Gold Corp’s proposed acquisition scheme, with director backing and a detailed timetable now in place.