Latest Legal And Regulatory News

Brambles Limited has lodged an appeal against a Federal Court judgment in a class action involving shareholders from 2016-2017. The company maintains insurance coverage and promises ongoing market updates.

Sequoia Financial Group has postponed its dividend payment from late June to late August following ASIC's directive tied to ongoing Federal Court proceedings over the InterPrac sale.

EQT Holdings is stepping away from its superannuation trustee arm to sharpen focus on core corporate and wealth services, triggering a $13 million impairment and legal expenses in FY26.

Melbana Energy halts direct involvement in its Cuban Block 9 project following US sanctions on CUPET, its contractual counterparty, while it seeks legal clarity on the complex regulatory landscape.

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has signalled no objection to Rubik Australia's full acquisition of Qube Holdings, paving the way for the scheme's next legal and regulatory steps. The Qube board also plans a fully franked special dividend, contingent on scheme approval.

Toro Energy’s takeover by IsoEnergy has officially become effective following Federal Court approval, setting key dates for share trading suspension and scheme implementation.

Horizon Oil has lifted all but one condition from its off-market bid for Cue Energy, maintaining a controlling 52.46% stake while the final hurdle over prescribed occurrences remains unresolved.

BPH Energy and Bounty Oil & Gas await a Federal Court judgement on their challenge against the refusal to extend the PEP-11 offshore permit. The decision, reserved since February, will be handed down mid-June, potentially shaping the companies' exploration prospects.

Amaero Ltd’s Federal Court-approved re-domiciliation schemes take effect on 11 June 2026, halting ASX trading of existing shares and paving the way for new US HoldCo CDIs to list.

Amaero Ltd has obtained Federal Court approval to re-domicile to Delaware via schemes exchanging Australian shares and options for US HoldCo equivalents, marking a major structural shift.

The Primary Court of Ibra in Oman has dismissed all substantive legal claims against Alara Resources' joint venture, affirming the validity of permits and licences for the Al Wash-hi Majaza mine and allowing operations to continue unimpeded.

Sequoia Financial Group has pushed back its interim dividend payment to 29 June 2026 due to unresolved court proceedings and negotiations over the sale of its InterPrac subsidiary. The Federal Court has set a tight timetable for filings on the Share Sale Agreement status, with a potential hearing in July.