Latest Asic News

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.

Sequoia Financial Group has agreed with ASIC to withdraw a previously lodged Revocation Deed, signaling a regulatory shift that investors will want to watch closely.

Keybridge Capital has posted a $6.14 million loss for the half-year ended 31 December 2024, driven by legacy governance issues and significant legal costs. A new board, appointed following court intervention, is now focused on stabilising the company and pursuing recovery actions.

Insignia Financial Ltd shareholders are invited to vote on a $4.80 per share acquisition scheme by Daintree BidCo, an entity backed by CC Capital Partners LLC and affiliates. The Federal Court has approved the Scheme Meeting and the distribution of the Scheme Booklet, which includes an Independent Expert’s Report supporting the fairness and reasonableness of the offer.