Latest Merger And Acquisition News

Challenger Limited’s attempt to acquire Pepper Money has been declined by Pepper’s board, while Challenger moves forward with a $150 million share buy-back program.

Forrestania Resources has announced a JORC-compliant Mineral Resource Estimate of 103,500 ounces of gold at its Johnson Range Project, fulfilling a key condition for acquiring Aurumin Johnson Range Pty Ltd and Aurumin Mt Dimer Pty Ltd from Newcam Minerals.

Vinyl Group has announced the acquisition of Val Morgan Digital for $10.5 million, significantly expanding its digital media assets and audience reach. This move positions Vinyl as a leading player in Australia’s Adaptive Media landscape with promising financial prospects.

Botanix Pharmaceuticals reports a surge in Sofdra sales driving revenue to $16.5 million, yet the company records a $33.2 million loss amid expanded marketing and operational costs. A $45 million capital raise aims to support growth and supply chain improvements.

Pureprofile Ltd reported a robust 14.2% increase in revenue and a 21.6% rise in net profit for H1 FY26, driven by international expansion and AI-powered platform growth. The company also announced a strategic acquisition to deepen its market research capabilities.

EBOS Group Limited reported a solid 13% increase in revenue for the first half of FY2026, alongside a 13% rise in net profit attributable to owners, while maintaining its interim dividend.

XPON Technologies has posted a strong H1 FY26 turnaround with a 58% revenue increase and a return to net profitability, driven by strategic acquisitions and operational improvements.

Integral Diagnostics Limited has reported a robust half-year performance, with revenues soaring 55.6% and EBITDA nearly doubling, driven by strong patient volume growth and successful integration of Capitol Health. The company also declared a fully franked interim dividend of 3.3 cents per share.

Andean Silver Limited has appointed Matthew Allen as CEO, marking a strategic leadership shift to accelerate development at its Cerro Bayo silver-gold project. Former CEO Tim Laneyrie transitions to Technical Director to focus on exploration and resource expansion.

Tinybeans Group announces a leadership reshuffle with Tracy Cho as Interim CEO and Rebecca White joining the Board, sharpening its focus on expanding in the lucrative U.S. family market.

Symal Group Limited reported a robust half-year performance with revenues climbing 24.6% to $504.2 million and announced key acquisitions to bolster its infrastructure footprint. The company also secured $300 million in new debt facilities to support its expansion plans.

Cash Converters International Limited reported an 8% rise in half-year revenue to $206.7 million, driven by franchise acquisitions and a shift in lending strategy. Despite a 17% dip in net profit due to one-off costs, the company declared a fully franked interim dividend and reinstated its Dividend Reinvestment Plan.