Latest Competition News

ARC Funds Limited plans to acquire the remaining 36.51% stake in The Term Deposit Shop, offering new ARC shares in exchange. This move aims to consolidate ownership and accelerate growth leveraging TTDS’s $530 million Funds under Management.

Coolabah Metals has closed its $20 million public offer early due to strong investor demand, setting the stage for its acquisition of Broken Hill Mines and a forthcoming ASX relisting under a new name.

Norwood Systems has successfully delivered a crucial software milestone under a major telecom contract, while also reporting strong customer receipts that bolster its cash position.

North Stawell Minerals has launched a $3.6 million equity raising, anchored by a cornerstone investor, to fund exploration at key Victorian gold projects and sustain operational momentum through 2025.

Olympio Metals has secured approvals to drill up to 38 holes totaling 10,000 meters at its Bousquet Gold Project in Quebec, aiming to unlock high-grade gold potential along the prolific Cadillac Break. Drilling is set to start imminently, targeting promising zones with historic intercepts.

Qantas Group is closing its Singapore-based low-cost carrier Jetstar Asia, recycling $500 million in capital to support fleet renewal and growth in Australia and New Zealand. The move impacts only 16 intra-Asia routes and aims to strengthen core markets amid rising costs and competition.

BluGlass Limited has extended the closing date of its Share Purchase Plan to June 13, 2025, giving eligible shareholders more time to subscribe at a discounted price. The move aims to maximize participation ahead of a crucial shareholder vote.

Freehill Mining has expanded its footprint in Chile’s La Serena region by securing a third site to increase aggregate production capacity, supporting major infrastructure projects and funding future magnetite mining operations.

Articore Group reaffirms its FY25 financial guidance while initiating a strategic review to unlock shareholder value, coinciding with the appointment of Vivek Kumar as Group CEO.

GQG Partners has reported a steady rise in funds under management, reaching US$168.5 billion by the end of May 2025, supported by robust net inflows across key equity strategies.

Zip Co Limited has raised its FY25 cash EBTDA guidance to at least $160 million, driven by robust transaction growth in the US market exceeding 40% year-on-year in May 2025. The company also continues its share buy-back program amid steady credit performance.

Agrimin Limited has locked in a significant 27% shareholding in the upcoming Tali Resources IPO, offering its shareholders a priority allocation worth up to $2 million. The IPO is set to list on the ASX on 21 July 2025, marking a strategic expansion for Agrimin in the lithium and mineral resources sector.