Latest Governance News

Dropsuite secures Foreign Investment Review Board approval for its acquisition by NinjaOne, clearing a major regulatory hurdle ahead of the upcoming shareholder vote. Meanwhile, ASIC grants an extension for Dropsuite’s 2025 AGM, reflecting the pending transaction timeline.

EDU Holdings reports a 25% increase in total student enrolments for Term 2, 2025 at its Australian Learning Group, even as new enrolments decline amid tighter visa restrictions.

James Hardie Industries plc has entered a definitive merger agreement to acquire The AZEK Company Inc. in a $7.8 billion deal, creating a combined leader in outdoor living and home exteriors. The transaction, expected to close in the second half of 2025, will see AZEK stockholders owning approximately 26% of the combined company.

Chalice Mining reports significant metallurgical improvements at its Gonneville Project, boosting metal recoveries and revealing a promising iron byproduct that could enhance project economics.

Austal Limited has announced a record-breaking $14.2 billion order book, underpinned by strong US and Australian defence contracts, and raised its FY2025 EBIT guidance to at least $80 million.

NZME Limited has received eight director nominations from major shareholders ahead of its June 2025 Annual Shareholders’ Meeting, prompting the Board to propose an alternative composition focused on digital transformation and governance stability.

HMC Capital has unveiled an ambitious plan to grow its assets under management to over $50 billion within the next 3-5 years, supported by strong fundraising and diversified investment verticals. The company’s FY25 outlook remains solid, underpinned by operational growth and strategic initiatives across real estate, digital infrastructure, and energy transition.

Pancontinental Energy has responded to an ASX query about recent spikes in its share price and trading volume, confirming no undisclosed information exists and pointing to strong industry interest in its PEL 87 project.

The Acting President of the Takeovers Panel has declined an interim order to postpone FBR Limited’s upcoming Extraordinary General Meeting, keeping the scheduled vote on track.

Magnum Mining & Exploration has completed its acquisition of Palmares Estudos Geologicos LTDA, securing a significant rare earths landholding in Brazil after an extended due diligence process.

Epsilon Healthcare reports ongoing operational challenges post-voluntary administration while unveiling a new pharmacy subsidiary aimed at diversifying revenue streams and rebuilding market confidence.

Finexia Financial Group announces the resignation of Interim CEO Marc Duncan as the Board intensifies its review of credit operations and pursues ASX securities reinstatement.