Latest Foreign Investment News

Hutchison Telecommunications (Amsterdam) B.V. has announced an off-market takeover bid for the 12.13% of Hutchison Telecommunications (Australia) Limited shares it does not already own, offering a 52.4% premium. The move aims to consolidate full ownership of the Australian telecom operator.

Gold Road Resources has secured a crucial regulatory green light as the Foreign Investment Review Board approves Gold Fields’ acquisition scheme. The deal now moves closer to shareholder and court approvals.

Lindian Resources has assured investors that its bauxite projects in Guinea remain untouched by recent government mining license cancellations, underscoring stable progress despite regulatory upheaval.

Korea National Oil Corporation is set to acquire a 29% stake in the Otway Basin joint venture with 3D Energi and ConocoPhillips, strengthening the exploration push for East Coast Australia’s gas supply.

GPT Group and QuadReal Property Group have partnered to create a $1 billion logistics joint venture focused on Australia's east coast, aiming to expand their footprint in stabilised and core plus logistics assets.

Mayne Pharma Group has proposed a $7.40 per share acquisition by Cosette Pharmaceuticals, with unanimous board support and a fair and reasonable opinion from an independent expert. Shareholders will vote on the scheme on June 18, 2025.

Future Metals NL has announced a partially underwritten entitlement offer aiming to raise approximately AUD 2.64 million to support development of its Eileen Bore Project and working capital needs. The offer opens to eligible shareholders on 15 May 2025 and closes on 30 May 2025.

Envirosuite Limited has entered a binding Scheme Implementation Deed with UK-based Ideagen Limited, agreeing to a full acquisition at a significant premium. The transaction values Envirosuite at approximately A$132.2 million and awaits shareholder and regulatory approvals.

AVJennings Limited has announced a proposed $0.655 per share acquisition scheme by PM Nominees C Pty Ltd, an investment vehicle of Proprium Capital Partners and AVID, offering shareholders a near 100% premium over recent trading prices. The scheme, supported unanimously by the board and an independent expert, awaits shareholder and court approval.

Dropsuite Limited’s shareholders have overwhelmingly endorsed the proposed acquisition by NinjaOne Australia, voting in favour of the scheme at a hybrid meeting. The deal, valued at A$5.90 per share, now awaits final Federal Court approval.

Domain Holdings Australia has agreed to a $3 billion acquisition by CoStar Group, offering shareholders $4.43 per share and a potential special dividend, with strong board and major shareholder backing.

Growthpoint Properties Australia has raised its FY25 funds from operations guidance and expanded its logistics portfolio with a $40 million industrial asset acquisition in Queensland, signaling strong operational momentum.