Latest Independent Expert Reports News

SDI Limited's acquisition by Beijing Guoci's subsidiary advances with ASIC registration of the scheme booklet and court approval to convene a shareholder meeting. The all-cash offer at a 53–58% premium awaits shareholder and final court approval.

Atlas Arteria reported a resilient 2025 with 9.3% EBITDA growth and steady toll revenue, while its Board unanimously urged investors to reject IFM’s unsolicited takeover offer, citing undervaluation and onerous conditions.

Titomic Limited is set to shift its corporate domicile from Australia to the United States through a scheme of arrangement, aiming to deepen its US defense market presence and access broader capital pools while maintaining its ASX listing.

Peel Mining has formally moved forward in its acquisition by Aeris Resources with the dispatch of the Scheme Booklet to shareholders, setting the stage for critical meetings on June 15.

Peel Mining’s scheme of arrangement with Aeris Resources, coupled with the demerger of Spectre Metals, gains strong endorsement from an independent expert, positioning shareholders for exposure to both a copper producer and a zinc-focused explorer.

Qube Holdings Limited is set for a $9.3 billion cash takeover by a Macquarie-led consortium, with court approval granted to convene shareholder meetings in June. The scheme offers shareholders a 28% premium and is backed by an independent expert's fair and reasonable opinion.

Diversified United Investment Limited shareholders overwhelmingly approved a merger with Australian United Investment Company Limited, setting the stage for increased dividends and operational efficiencies.

Magnetic Resources NL has lodged a draft Scheme Booklet with ASIC and ASX, marking a key step in its proposed acquisition by Genesis Minerals Limited. The booklet includes an independent expert’s report, with shareholder approval expected by mid-2026.

WA Kaolin Limited has halted its 2026 offtake agreement with Dak Tai Trading following an ASX notification of a Listing Rule 10.1 breach. The company plans to seek shareholder ratification by mid-May while continuing ad hoc sales under arm's length terms.

Flight Centre Travel Group (ASX: FLT) has agreed to divest its 47% shareholding in Pedal Group to the Turner Collective for $61.7 million, aligning with its strategy to focus on core travel businesses. The sale requires shareholder approval and is expected to complete next month, with FLT anticipating a one-off accounting gain of approximately $15 million.

Toro Energy and IsoEnergy have agreed to extend the deadline for their acquisition scheme to June 30, 2026, alongside a $2 million bridging loan to support Toro during the extended process. The deal remains unanimously recommended by Toro’s independent board committee, pending shareholder and court approvals.

Cassius Mining’s Ghanaian subsidiary has escalated its damages claim to USD 905 million, citing lost profits from a stalled gold project, as the arbitration hearing looms in June.