Latest Board Recommendations News

Seven West Media and Southern Cross Media have agreed to merge, creating a dominant integrated media company with extensive reach across TV, audio, and digital platforms in Australia. The merger promises significant cost synergies and enhanced shareholder value, pending regulatory and shareholder approvals.

Warriedar Resources Limited (ASX, WA8) has moved closer to acquisition by Capricorn Metals Ltd (ASX, CMM) through a court-approved scheme offering Warriedar shareholders a significant premium. The transaction promises exposure to Capricorn's producing assets and diversification benefits.

Platinum Asset Management confirms the Independent Expert's valuation of its proposed merger with L1 Capital remains unchanged after reviewing updated financials, with the Board unanimously recommending shareholder approval.

Smartpay Holdings Limited shareholders are set to vote on a proposed NZ$1.20 per share cash acquisition by Shift4 Holdings Limited, with the Board unanimously recommending the deal. The scheme offers a significant premium amid regulatory and competitive challenges.

Mad Paws Holdings Limited (ASX – MPA) shareholders are invited to vote on a Scheme of Arrangement for the acquisition of 100% of Mad Paws by Rover Group, Inc. at $0.14 cash per share. The Mad Paws Board unanimously recommends approval, supported by an Independent Expert’s Report deeming the deal fair and reasonable.

Peak Rare Earths Limited shareholders are set to vote on Shenghe Resources’ $195 million acquisition offer, which includes a 32% premium over recent share prices. Despite a higher unsolicited bid from GICP, the board recommends accepting Shenghe’s proposal.

Peak Rare Earths Limited held a pivotal scheme meeting on 16 September 2025 to approve Shenghe Resources’ $195 million acquisition offer, which includes a 23% premium on the original proposal. Despite a higher unsolicited bid, the board recommends shareholders back Shenghe’s cash deal.

Gold Road Resources has announced a fully franked special dividend of $0.43694 per share, contingent on its acquisition by Gold Fields’ Gruyere Holdings. The dividend will reduce the cash consideration payable under the scheme, with the board urging shareholders to approve the deal.

Eildon Capital Group has received a $0.80 per security takeover offer from Samuel Terry Asset Management, prompting the board to recommend no immediate action while it forms an independent committee to assess the bid.

Iris Cairns Property Pty Ltd has lodged a bidder’s statement for an all-cash $3.87 per unit takeover offer for Reef Casino Trust, securing unanimous recommendation from the trust’s board and major unitholders. The offer, representing a significant premium, awaits regulatory approvals and closes in March 2026.

Reef Casino Trust and Iris Cairns Property Pty Ltd have agreed to increase the takeover bid price to $3.87 per unit, boosting the total offer value to approximately A$192.7 million. The unanimous board recommendation and major unitholder support underscore the deal’s momentum amid regulatory conditions.

Infomedia Ltd reported solid FY25 results with revenue up 4% to $146.5 million and net profit rising 32%, driven by key product growth and a strategic AI acquisition. The company also recommended shareholder approval of a premium takeover offer from TPG Capital.