Latest Federal Court News

Lynch Group Holdings Limited shareholders convened to vote on a proposed $2.155 per share acquisition by Hasfarm Bidco, with strong board and expert backing. The scheme offers a significant premium and awaits final court approval.

Bentley Capital Limited has reached a confidential settlement with Keybridge Capital Limited, receiving $250,000 to resolve a protracted legal dispute over shared legal costs.

London City Equities and Excelsior Capital have settled their legal dispute, with Excelsior agreeing to a company-managed liquidation and delisting from the ASX by June 2026. This resolution avoids costly litigation and refocuses London City on its investment strategy.

Excelsior Capital has settled its Federal Court dispute with London City Equities, paving the way for a capital return, fully franked dividend, and eventual delisting from the ASX.

RPMGlobal shareholders are set to vote on Caterpillar’s $5.00 per share acquisition proposal following Federal Court approval to convene a Scheme Meeting. The Independent Expert deems the offer fair and reasonable, with the RPM Board unanimously backing the deal.

Pro-Pac Packaging has entered voluntary administration, leading to the redundancy of its CEO and an extended timeline for creditor meetings in Australia and New Zealand.

Bubs Australia Limited announces it expects to recover A$825,000 from Willis Trading Limited’s secured creditor following arbitration proceedings, while no further recoveries are anticipated from related parties.

Bentley Capital Limited has addressed a sharp 70% rise in its share price and a spike in trading volume, attributing the movement to ongoing legal proceedings rather than undisclosed information.

Bentley Capital is seeking to recover 50% of legal costs from Keybridge Capital following a Federal Court ruling related to director William Johnson’s litigation expenses. Settlement talks are underway as the exact amount awaits judicial assessment.

MEC Resources has advanced its investment in Advent Energy and issued shares to directors, while its PEP 11 Joint Venture faces ongoing legal scrutiny ahead of a Federal Court hearing.

Bounty Oil & Gas reported a modest $272,000 in oil revenue for Q3 2025, boosted reserves in Queensland, and plans to restart Surat Basin production in 2026 while navigating ongoing legal challenges offshore Sydney.

BPH Energy’s September quarter report highlights pivotal developments across its investees, from a critical judicial review in offshore petroleum to breakthroughs in AI medical devices and clean hydrogen production.