Latest Australian Securities And Investments Commission News

The Federal Court has approved Dollarama’s acquisition of The Reject Shop, triggering a suspension of TRS shares on the ASX and setting the stage for upcoming cash payments to shareholders.

The Federal Court of Australia has approved Dollarama’s acquisition of The Reject Shop, setting the stage for a significant shift in the Australian discount retail landscape. Shareholders are poised to receive a special dividend and a cash payout as the scheme becomes effective.

Assetora Australia Limited has been officially appointed as the Responsible Entity of the DomaCom Fund, lifting previous restrictions and paving the way for renewed investment activity and secondary market trading.

Alkane Resources has secured key regulatory approvals from FIRB and ASIC, paving the way for its planned merger with Mandalay Resources. This milestone brings the companies closer to creating a diversified Australian gold and antimony producer.

The Takeovers Panel has declined to declare unacceptable circumstances in a dispute involving Mayfield Childcare Limited shareholders but has referred potential breaches of takeover laws to ASIC for further investigation.

MIXI Australia has launched a recommended all-cash takeover offer for PointsBet at $1.20 per share, significantly outpacing rival Betr Entertainment’s scrip proposal. The PointsBet board unanimously supports MIXI’s bid, highlighting its certainty and premium value.

DTI Group has successfully closed a fully underwritten entitlement offer, raising $2.69 million to support its transit technology ambitions. The offer saw strong shareholder participation alongside a managed shortfall placement.

Donaco International Limited has entered a binding acquisition scheme with On Nut Road Limited at A$0.045 per share, deemed fair and reasonable by an independent expert. The Board unanimously recommends shareholder approval ahead of the August 2025 vote.

Envirosuite has secured a key regulatory green light from FIRB for its acquisition by Ideagen, moving the proposed Scheme of Arrangement closer to shareholder approval.

Blackstone Minerals has completed its acquisition of IDM International, gaining full control of the Mankayan copper-gold project in the Philippines. The scheme of arrangement is now effective, marking a significant expansion of Blackstone’s Southeast Asia portfolio.

Blackstone Minerals has received Supreme Court approval to acquire IDM International, gaining control of the significant Mankayan copper-gold project in the Philippines. The scheme is set to become effective mid-June, marking a strategic expansion for Blackstone in Southeast Asia's critical minerals sector.

ASIC has initiated a comprehensive compliance inquiry into ASX’s governance, risk management, and operational capabilities, folding its previous CHESS incident probe into this broader review. ASX pledges full cooperation amid ongoing technology upgrades.