Latest Australian Competition And Consumer Commission News

Elders Limited has finalised the sale of Killara Feedlot to Australian Meat Group, marking a key step in its strategy to reduce net debt.

Forrestania Resources is set to acquire the Edna May Gold Hub from Ramelius Resources for A$300 million, including a 2.9Mtpa mill and a 945,000-ounce gold resource, aiming to restart processing by mid-2027.

Forrestania Resources is set to acquire Ramelius Resources’ Edna May Gold Hub for A$300 million, aiming to restart the 2.9Mtpa Edna May mill by mid-2027 and expand its processing capacity.

HMC Capital has cleared key regulatory hurdles and locked in a $603 million investment from KKR, trimming its stake in the energy platform now rebranded as Illuma Energy. The deal paves the way for expanded battery storage projects and underpins a targeted development milestone in 2026.

Credit Clear's subsidiaries ARMA and Force Legal are defending allegations by the ACCC of Australian Consumer Law breaches related to debt collection communications over a three-year period.

HiTech Group Australia has tabled a conditional $15 million offer to acquire selected assets and employees from Hudson Global Resources, targeting the UpperGround business. The deal hinges on creditor approval, regulatory clearance, and financing, with payments structured across upfront, conditional, and deferred components.

ClearView Wealth has lodged its Scheme Booklet with ASIC, outlining Zurich's $0.65-per-share takeover offer and setting the stage for a pivotal shareholder vote on 27 July 2026.

Duratec Limited has finalised its $12 million acquisition of Pacific Welding Australia, expanding its footprint in the Energy and Mining sectors along Australia’s East Coast and enhancing its self-perform capabilities.

Acrow Limited (ASX:ACF) is set to expand its Industrial Access and Construction Services footprint with a $54.5 million acquisition of Ausgroup and Preston SuperDeck, funded by a fully underwritten $70 million equity raise and a $10 million share purchase plan. The company also upgraded its FY27 revenue and EBITDA guidance by 21% and 15% respectively.

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has signalled no objection to Rubik Australia's full acquisition of Qube Holdings, paving the way for the scheme's next legal and regulatory steps. The Qube board also plans a fully franked special dividend, contingent on scheme approval.

Qube Holdings shareholders convened to endorse a $5.20 per share acquisition scheme by Rubik Australia, valuing the logistics firm at $9.3 billion equity and $11.7 billion enterprise value. The deal awaits key regulatory approvals and a rescheduled court hearing before implementation.

Qube Holdings has postponed its second court hearing for the $5.20-per-share takeover by Rubik Australia, awaiting key regulatory approvals. The company plans to proceed with shareholder meetings and intends to pay a fully franked special dividend if the scheme proceeds.