Latest Foreign Investment Review News

Advanced Innergy Holdings has tabled a non-binding proposal to acquire Matrix Composites & Engineering at a substantial premium, aiming to cement its foothold in the Asia-Pacific subsea sector.

Minerals 260 secures Foreign Investment Review Board approval, enabling Franco-Nevada to complete a $220 million funding package that accelerates development of the Bullabulling Gold Project.

Insignia Financial has secured a crucial regulatory approval from APRA, advancing the proposed acquisition by Daintree BidCo. The deal now moves closer to a shareholder vote scheduled for mid-April.

Atlas Arteria has announced an ordinary dividend of AUD 0.20 per security for the six months ending December 2025, payable in April 2026. The dividend is fully unfranked, reflecting foreign income components.

Sarytogan Graphite Limited has received over $2 million from key investor Dias Sarsenov, advancing its share placement strategy and preparing for a pivotal board appointment. Meanwhile, a significant top-up investment from the EBRD awaits shareholder approval.

Perpetual Limited has agreed to sell its Wealth Management business to Bain Capital for an upfront $500 million, marking a strategic shift towards asset management and corporate trustee services.

The Supreme Court of New South Wales has approved the convening of meetings for National Storage REIT securityholders to vote on a $2.86 per security acquisition offer by a Brookfield-GIC consortium. The independent expert report supports the transaction as fair and reasonable, with the NSR Board unanimously recommending approval.

MyState Limited has confirmed a fully franked ordinary dividend of 12 cents per share for the half-year ending December 2025, alongside an updated dividend reinvestment plan price reflecting recent trading activity.

Cobalt Blue Holdings has confirmed its cobalt sulphate meets stringent battery precursor specifications, advancing its Kwinana Cobalt Refinery toward a Final Investment Decision. The company also expands its graphite recovery program, positioning itself at the forefront of Australia’s battery materials ecosystem.

Northern Minerals has withdrawn its Extraordinary General Meeting and obtained a court order to defer its 2025 AGM until June 30, 2026, allowing more time for regulatory review. This move supports progress toward a key investment decision for its Browns Range rare earths project.

SDI Limited reported a modest 2% dip in net profit for H1 FY26 despite a 2.7% rise in sales, driven by growth in aesthetics and exports. The company faces challenges from regulatory bans on Amalgam products while advancing plans for manufacturing upgrades and a potential acquisition.

Insignia Financial Ltd shareholders are invited to vote on a $4.80 per share acquisition scheme by Daintree BidCo, an entity backed by CC Capital Partners LLC and affiliates. The Federal Court has approved the Scheme Meeting and the distribution of the Scheme Booklet, which includes an Independent Expert’s Report supporting the fairness and reasonableness of the offer.