Latest Independent Expert Report News

Washington H. Soul Pattinson and Brickworks Limited have agreed to merge, creating a $14 billion ASX-listed entity with enhanced scale, liquidity, and diversification. The deal simplifies a long-standing cross-shareholding and offers shareholders significant premiums and growth opportunities.

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.

PointsBet Holdings Limited has announced a scheme meeting for shareholders to vote on its proposed $1.06 per share acquisition by MIXI Australia, with an independent expert deeming the offer fair and reasonable amid a competing bid from betr Entertainment.

Blackstone Minerals and IDM International have agreed to an all-scrip merger to combine their critical minerals projects, including the Mankayan Copper-Gold Project in the Philippines. The scheme awaits shareholder and court approval, promising a diversified portfolio and enhanced market presence.

Australian Food Super (AFS) has initiated a compulsory buy-out of the last remaining convertible securities in Dynamic Group Holdings Limited (DDB) following its near-total takeover. The buy-out offer aligns with an independent expert valuation, signaling the final phase of AFS's consolidation.

Xref Limited shareholders convened to vote on SEEK Limited’s proposed $0.218 per share acquisition, representing a substantial premium over recent trading prices. The outcome hinges on shareholder and court approval, marking a pivotal moment for the software company’s future.

Aston Minerals and Torque Metals have agreed to merge, creating a well-funded gold exploration company with 1.75 million ounces of gold resources and over $5 million in cash to accelerate growth in Western Australia and Canada.

Torque Metals Limited and Aston Minerals Limited have formalised a Scheme Implementation Agreement, setting the stage for Torque Metals to acquire Aston Minerals through a structured share and option scheme.

K-TIG Limited is set to transform its business with a $7–10 million capital raise to acquire US-based Metal Powder Works, issuing performance-based vendor shares that an independent expert deems fair and reasonable.

InhaleRx has locked in a $38.5 million funding deal with Clendon Biotech Capital, enabling expanded Phase 2 trials for its inhaled breakthrough cancer pain and panic disorder treatments. The company also filed a key international patent, positioning itself for a faster path to FDA approval.