Latest Foreign Investment Review News

The Australian Treasurer has approved Hanwha Corporation’s increase of its direct equity stake in Austal Limited from 9.9% to 19.9%, setting the stage for potential strategic partnerships as Austal rides a wave of record revenues and defence contracts.

Mayne Pharma has rejected Cosette Pharmaceuticals’ notice to terminate their merger agreement, citing Cosette’s failure to meet obligations that led to regulatory approval issues. The dispute raises fresh uncertainty over the proposed acquisition’s future.

Snow Lake Resources has secured a crucial no objection from Australia’s Foreign Investment Review Board for its proposed acquisition of Global Uranium and Enrichment Limited, paving the way for the transaction’s next steps. The independent GUE board unanimously recommends shareholders back the scheme, pending expert endorsement.

True North Copper has raised $12.5 million through a heavily oversubscribed placement to fast-track drilling and exploration at its flagship Mt Oxide Project and the promising Aquila discovery.

National Storage REIT has entered a definitive agreement to be acquired by a Brookfield and GIC-led consortium for $2.86 per security, valuing the company at $4 billion. The Board unanimously recommends the scheme, pending shareholder and regulatory approvals.

MGX Resources has received Foreign Investment Review Board approval to acquire a 50% interest in the Central Tanami Gold Project, marking a pivotal step toward becoming a long-life Australian gold producer.

Global Uranium and Enrichment Limited has obtained a crucial ASX waiver allowing the cancellation of certain unlisted options without shareholder approval, smoothing the path for Snow Lake Resources’ acquisition scheme.

TPC Consolidated’s proposed acquisition by Wollar Holding Ltd hits a regulatory snag as FIRB approval misses the November 28 sunset deadline, casting uncertainty over the deal’s future.

Urenco Limited has secured Foreign Investment Review Board approval for its strategic investment in Ubaryon, where Global Uranium and Enrichment Limited holds a significant stake, marking a key milestone in advancing innovative uranium enrichment technology.

National Storage REIT has received a conditional, non-binding proposal from a Brookfield and GIC consortium to acquire all stapled securities at $2.86 each, triggering an exclusivity period for negotiations.

Invictus Energy updates progress on its AMOG joint venture with Al Mansour Holdings, revealing ongoing negotiations for a significant Qatari ownership stake and deferral of a key placement settlement.

Entertainment Rewards Ltd has issued a Target’s Statement recommending shareholders accept Suzerain Investment Holdings’ conditional off-market takeover offer at a significant premium. An independent expert concurs the offer is fair and reasonable, setting the stage for potential full ownership by Suzerain.