Latest Mergers And Acquisitions News

Simonds Group reported a resilient first half of FY25 with EBITDA growth despite market softness and announced a strategic acquisition to strengthen its market position.

Simonds Group reported a 5.6% revenue decline for the half year ended December 2024 but achieved a 12% rise in EBITDA, driven by higher margin projects and cost control. The company also announced a strategic acquisition to expand its footprint.

Perpetual Limited has received updated, non-binding proposals from KKR for its Wealth Management and Corporate Trust businesses, but key terms and shareholder proceeds remain uncertain.

Smart Parking Limited is set to expand its global footprint by acquiring US-based Peak Parking LP for up to USD 36 million, backed by a fully underwritten equity raise and expanded debt facility. The deal promises significant EPS accretion and strategic growth opportunities in the lucrative US parking market.

Findi Limited has upgraded its contract with State Bank of India, expanding its ATM deployment by over 2,200 units and significantly increasing revenue and EBITDA projections. The company also outlines strong FY25 guidance and anticipates a major revenue leap in FY26 following the TCPSL acquisition.

Adore Beauty Group reports a solid H1 FY25 performance with a 2.3% revenue increase and a remarkable 126% rise in EBIT, underpinned by a strategic omni-channel expansion and successful iKOU integration.

Intelligent Monitoring Group Limited (IMG) has agreed to acquire KOBE Pty Ltd for an initial $6.98 million, aiming to expand its commercial security footprint in Queensland and boost FY25 EBITDA by approximately $2.5 million.

Adore Beauty Group Limited reported a modest 2.3% revenue increase to $103 million for H1 FY25, while profits declined 36.6% due to acquisition and restructuring expenses. The company is expanding its retail footprint with new store openings planned in 2025.

Freightways Group Limited reported solid HY25 results with a 6.7% revenue increase and 9.5% rise in net profit despite ongoing economic headwinds in New Zealand. The company’s strategic investments in automation and market share gains underpin its cautious optimism for FY25.

Contact Energy reported a 12% rise in EBITDAF to $404 million for 1H25, driven by new geothermal assets and strategic contracts, while net profit fell 7% due to market volatility and acquisition costs.

Whitebark Energy Limited has issued a supplementary bidder's statement updating its $3 million capital raising and correcting share valuation details in its ongoing takeover offer for King Energy Limited.

Carly Holdings Limited has agreed to merge its car subscription operations with Carbar Holdings in a $3.8 million deal, aiming to create a larger, more competitive player in Australia’s growing car subscription sector.