Latest Cross Border Acquisitions News

European Lithium (ASX: EUR) and Critical Metals Corp (NASDAQ: CRML) have agreed to prolong their exclusivity period to finalise a binding scheme of arrangement. The proposed deal would see CRML acquire 100% of EUR's shares and listed options, with EUR shareholders receiving CRML shares at a fixed exchange ratio.

African Gold Ltd has finalised its court-approved scheme of arrangement, transferring all shares and options to Montage Gold Corp and preparing for imminent ASX delisting.

Cuscal Limited is set to acquire New Zealand payments provider Paymark for A$27 million, funded by a fully underwritten A$30 million institutional placement and a non-underwritten A$3 million share purchase plan. The deal, expected to complete by June 2026, will add scale and geographic diversification while being accretive to earnings in FY27.

Cobram Estate Olives has secured US Department of Justice approval for its acquisition of California Olive Ranch, paving the way for completion by late March 2026.

AUB Group Limited has announced the acquisition of a 95.9% stake in UK-based PIHL Holdings Limited (Prestige) for AUD 432 million, significantly expanding its UK retail insurance broking footprint. To fund this strategic move, AUB is launching a fully underwritten AUD 400 million institutional placement alongside a share purchase plan.

Global Uranium and Enrichment Limited has finalised the share and option scheme considerations for its acquisition by Snow Lake Resources, with directors backing the deal ahead of the upcoming shareholder vote.

The Foreign Investment Review Board has extended its deadline to assess Caterpillar’s proposed acquisition of RPMGlobal, pushing the decision to 23 January 2026. This procedural extension keeps the deal on track but leaves some questions open for shareholders.

Mayne Pharma updates investors on the extended FIRB approval deadline and potential financing hurdles in its proposed acquisition by Cosette Pharmaceuticals.

NSX Limited’s shares have been suspended from trading following Federal Court approval of its acquisition by an Ontario-based entity linked to CNSX Markets Inc. This marks a significant shift in ownership for the Australian stock exchange operator.

NSX Limited confirms the legal effectiveness of its acquisition by a Canadian entity, with trading suspended and shareholder payments scheduled.

Santos Limited has agreed to extend exclusivity with the XRG Consortium, led by Abu Dhabi National Oil Company, to finalize due diligence and progress a potential US$5.76 per share acquisition. The consortium remains committed, but the deal’s completion is still uncertain.

Abacus Storage King has received a revised acquisition proposal from a consortium led by Ki Corporation and Public Storage, increasing their cash offer by 15% to A$1.65 per security. The independent board committee is opening a six-week due diligence window but urges securityholders to hold off on any action.