Latest Mergers And Acquisitions News

Doctor Care Anywhere delivered a 27% rise in EBITDA and doubled free cash flow in H1 2026, driven by operational efficiencies and a strategic entry into the UK weight management market via acquisition.

Steadfast Group's consortium reconfirms $6 per share cash offer, extending exclusivity to 21 August amid final due diligence.

Audinate Group Limited reported a 15% revenue increase driven by its expanding Dante ecosystem and Iris acquisition, but underlying EBITDA losses widened amid restructuring and investment costs.

Lendlease posted a statutory loss of $749 million in FY26, weighed down by impairments in its Capital Release Unit, while its core Investments, Development, and Construction segments delivered solid operating profits and secured significant new projects.

Freightways reported a solid FY26 with 13.5% revenue growth to NZD 1.46 billion and a 17.3% rise in net profit, underpinned by strong Australian market gains and operational efficiencies despite economic headwinds.

Sports Entertainment Group (ASX:SEG) has secured A$14.6 million in an oversubscribed placement at A$0.28 per share to back its transformative acquisition of New Zealand’s MediaWorks. The deal creates a trans-Tasman media powerhouse with combined pro forma FY26 revenue of A$284 million and EBITDA of A$36.1 million.

IPD Group reported record FY26 results, driven by robust data centre expansion and the Platinum Cables acquisition, delivering earnings above guidance and declaring a higher dividend.

FleetPartners has granted limited due diligence access to SG Fleet, Element Fleet Management, and ORIX following their indicative takeover proposals, signalling a cautious but open approach to potential acquisition bids.

Amcor’s FY 2026 results highlight a dramatic boost from the Berry acquisition, with net sales soaring 57% to $23.5 billion and adjusted EBITDA up 68%. The company also raised its quarterly dividend and outlined a transition to a December year-end.

Cleanaway has received a $3.13 per share non-binding acquisition proposal from EQT Infrastructure, representing a 32% premium. The board has granted exclusive due diligence and signalled its intention to recommend the deal, subject to conditions and no superior offer emerging.

Insurance Australia Group reported a 15.1% revenue increase to $21.3 billion in FY26 but saw net profit after tax fall 24.8% to $1.022 billion, impacted by natural peril claims and RACQ acquisition costs. The company declared a 20c final dividend, suspending its DRP.

Australian Strategic Materials (ASM) held concurrent shareholder and optionholder meetings on 12 August 2026, approving the proposed acquisition by Energy Fuels Inc. The ASM Board unanimously recommends the schemes, supported by a positive Independent Expert opinion, with implementation expected by late August.