Latest Australian Competition And Consumer Commission News

JB Hi-Fi Limited reported a robust FY2025 with revenue up 10% to $10.55 billion and net profit after tax rising 5.4% to $462.4 million. The company declared a fully franked final dividend and a special dividend, while announcing a CEO succession plan.

Elders Limited faces a regulatory delay from the ACCC on its acquisition of Delta Agribusiness but remains optimistic about the deal's benefits and completion timeline.

Infomedia Limited has struck a deal with TPG Capital Asia to be acquired at $1.72 per share, offering shareholders a 41% premium over recent trading prices. The scheme includes fully franked dividends, potentially raising the effective value to $1.74 per share for eligible investors.

Silk Logistics Holdings shareholders overwhelmingly approved the $174.5 million acquisition by DP World Australia, endorsing a 45.6% premium cash offer. The deal now awaits final court approval to complete by mid-August.

Insignia Financial has agreed to a $4.80 per share acquisition offer from CC Capital, representing a 56.9% premium over its recent share price. The Board unanimously recommends the scheme, pending regulatory and shareholder approvals.

Australian Unity Limited has agreed to acquire Plena Healthcare for $70 million, significantly scaling its Home Health services and workforce. The move aims to create one of Australia's leading integrated healthcare providers, pending regulatory approval.

Iris Cairns Property Pty Ltd has agreed to acquire Reef Casino Trust in a $177 million cash takeover bid, endorsed unanimously by the Reef Casino Trust board and its largest unitholders.

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has signaled no opposition to DP World Australia’s acquisition of Silk Logistics, advancing the deal but leaving key approvals pending.

Cleanaway Waste Management has secured regulatory approval to acquire Contract Resources, positioning itself as a leader in specialised industrial waste services. The deal, set to complete by the end of July, aims to accelerate growth in the decommissioning and remediation market.

The ACCC has approved Cleanaway’s acquisition of Contract Resources, finding no significant threat to competition in Australia’s industrial and waste management sectors. The decision highlights the resilience of competition, especially in the oil and gas services market.

The ACCC has approved DP World Australia’s acquisition of Silk Logistics, concluding it won’t significantly harm competition in container stevedoring and logistics services. The decision follows a thorough investigation into potential market impacts.

Silk Logistics Holdings and DP World Australia have agreed to push back the deadline for their acquisition deal, awaiting a key regulatory decision from the ACCC.