Latest Competition News

Peter Warren Automotive Holdings is set to acquire Wakeling Automotive, adding 16 brands and 30 dealerships to its portfolio and boosting its presence in the fast-growing Western Sydney market.

RPMGlobal shareholders convened on 19 December 2025 to vote on Caterpillar's $5.00 per share acquisition proposal, with strong board support and regulatory hurdles nearing resolution.

Calix Limited has landed a significant three-year contract with a major US agriculture company, potentially adding up to A$10 million in annual revenue starting early 2026.

Electro Optic Systems has secured a US$21 million order for its R400 Remote Weapon System from a North American customer, boosting its contract backlog to over A$400 million and setting the stage for strong revenue growth in 2026 and 2027.

Southern Cross Electrical Engineering Limited has landed $90 million in new contracts spanning battery storage, education facilities, and water infrastructure, reinforcing its foothold in key growth sectors.

Nanoveu Limited has announced the tape-out of its next-generation ECS-DoT 16nm integrated circuit, alongside key collaborations with Arrow Electronics and Semtech, signaling a strong push into the ultra-low-power Edge AI market.

Altech Batteries has abruptly ended its partnership with AMPower, shifting focus to its own advanced battery technologies as part of a strategic reset by its new board.

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has given the green light to Caterpillar’s proposed acquisition of RPMGlobal, clearing a major regulatory hurdle. The deal now awaits shareholder and Foreign Investment Review Board approvals.

PeopleIN Limited has announced the sale of its Health and Community brands to Healthcare Australia for $20.25 million, unlocking capital to fuel growth in infrastructure, defence, and agriculture sectors.

Mayfield Childcare reports steady occupancy growth and improved earnings in late 2025, setting a stronger foundation for FY26 amid sector challenges and an impending takeover offer from Embark Education.

Arena REIT reports a $61 million uplift in portfolio valuation for H1 FY2026, driven by strong investor interest in early learning centres and a tightening yield environment. The company reaffirms its FY2026 distribution guidance, signaling confidence in its growth trajectory.

360 Capital Group’s board unanimously recommends shareholders accept TT Investments’ on-market takeover offer at $0.31 per security, matching a prior bid. Meanwhile, the company suspends its minimum holding buy-back program indefinitely.