Latest Australian Competition And Consumer Commission News

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.

MyState Limited has confirmed a fully franked ordinary dividend of 12 cents per share for the half-year ending December 2025, alongside an updated dividend reinvestment plan price reflecting recent trading activity.

Dyno Nobel has signed a binding agreement to sell its Phosphate Hill fertiliser business to Mayfair Australia Corporation, marking a strategic pivot to focus solely on its explosives operations. The deal, expected to complete in Q3 FY26, includes deferred payments and regulatory conditions.

Reef Casino Trust has issued a second supplementary target’s statement as the takeover bid by Iris Cairns Property Pty Ltd extends to August 2026 due to delayed casino licensing approvals. The board maintains its recommendation for unitholders to accept the offer, pending regulatory outcomes and expert advice.

The ACCC has advanced its Phase 2 review of Ampol’s proposed acquisition of EG Australia, identifying fewer sites of competition concern but maintaining scrutiny over key metropolitan markets.

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.

Coles Group reported a 2.5% revenue increase to $23.7 billion for the half year ended January 2026, driven by strong supermarket sales, but earnings were weighed down by a $235 million provision linked to a Fair Work Ombudsman ruling. The company declared a fully franked interim dividend of 41 cents per share.

Autosports Group is making a strategic leap into South Australia by acquiring Solitaire Automotive Group, a luxury dealership powerhouse representing 10 premium brands. This $50 million deal is set to reshape the region’s luxury automotive retail landscape.

ClearView Wealth Limited has entered a definitive scheme implementation deed with Zurich Financial Services Australia Limited, agreeing to a $415 million acquisition at a 21.5% premium to its recent share price. The deal, supported by major shareholders and subject to regulatory and court approvals, offers shareholders a cash consideration of 65 cents per share plus potential dividends and ticking fees.

Genesis Minerals Limited has announced a recommended scheme to acquire Magnetic Resources NL, bringing a high-grade 2.2 million ounce gold resource near its Laverton mill and offering Magnetic shareholders a compelling premium with a mix of cash and shares.

IAG’s 1H26 results reveal a 35% drop in net profit after tax due to severe weather costs from its RACQI acquisition, yet underlying insurance profit rose 7.6%, supported by solid premium growth and a $200 million share buyback.

Maas Group Holdings has agreed to sell its Construction Materials division for up to $1.703 billion, marking a strategic pivot towards digital infrastructure and electrification sectors. The deal, expected to close in late 2026, includes a significant minority investment in AI infrastructure developer Firmus Grid.