Latest Merger And Acquisition News

Computershare has wrapped up its $750 million on-market share buy-back, cancelling over 25 million shares and signaling a strategic pivot towards dividends as the preferred shareholder reward.

Blackstone Minerals has completed its acquisition of IDM International, issuing over 692 million shares and 83 million options, significantly expanding its copper-gold portfolio with the Mankayan project in the Philippines.

Coventry Group Limited has appointed Nik Alpert as Acting Group CEO, while announcing the retirement of CFO Rod Jackson and the upcoming appointment of Patrick Maloney as his successor.

Coventry Group Limited has appointed Nik Alpert as Acting Group CEO and announced a planned CFO transition, signaling a new leadership phase for the industrial distributor.

ParagonCare appoints Carmen Riley as CEO effective July 1, 2025, with a planned transition period under outgoing CEO David Collins to complete integration and pursue M&A opportunities.

Veris Limited has announced a significant turnaround in FY25 with an expected profit before tax of up to $2 million, reversing last year's loss, driven by strategic digital spatial initiatives and acquisition integration.

Metcash Limited reported solid FY25 results with revenue rising 8.9% to $17.3 billion, driven by strong Food growth and Hardware’s late recovery. Despite a slight dip in underlying profit after tax, the company’s strategic mergers and acquisitions position it well for future expansion.

Cygnus Metals has raised A$18.3 million through a well-supported share placement to accelerate resource expansion and mining studies at its flagship Chibougamau copper-gold project following strong drilling results.

Elixinol Wellness has appointed Natalie Butler as CEO and Adam Dimitropoulos as CFO, signaling a strategic push to strengthen leadership and drive growth.

Cygnus Metals has clarified that its recent share price and volume spike stemmed from new assay results at its Golden Eye prospect and broader copper sector dynamics, confirming compliance with ASX disclosure rules.

Raiden Resources is expanding its Phase 2 drilling at the Vuzel Gold Project in Bulgaria, doubling the planned meters after every hole has revealed near-surface gold mineralisation. This move aims to better define the system and push towards a maiden resource.

Soul Patts and Brickworks have announced a transformative merger to create Washington H. Soul Pattinson, a new $14 billion ASX-listed company. The deal simplifies ownership, boosts liquidity, and offers shareholders a premium on Brickworks shares.