Latest Mergers And Acquisitions News

Sports Entertainment Group (ASX: SEG) is set to acquire New Zealand’s leading audio business MediaWorks for NZ$130 million, creating a dominant trans-Tasman media group with over 5 million weekly listeners and significant earnings accretion.

FleetPartners is navigating a competitive acquisition landscape with three conditional offers on the table, rejecting Element's exclusivity request while considering higher bids from SG Fleet and ORIX.

Acrow Limited has secured Phase 1 clearance from the ACCC for its AusGroup Industrial Services acquisition, removing a key regulatory hurdle and setting the stage for completion by the end of August.

Newmont and Barrick have settled all disputes related to their Nevada Gold Mines joint venture, agreeing to contribute previously excluded properties and updating governance terms. Newmont will pay Barrick $1.95 billion, while also consenting to Barrick's proposed North American gold assets IPO.

Koonenberry Gold has completed its acquisition of the Gundagai Gold-Copper Project, adding 485km2 to its Lachlan Fold Belt portfolio and unlocking multiple high-grade targets for near-term drilling.

Kip McGrath Education Centres narrowed its revenue by 4.3% to $30.1 million in FY26 while lifting profit after tax by 2.1%, driven by strategic franchise consolidation and operational efficiencies. The company also faced an unsolicited takeover bid post-reporting period.

Horizon Oil's 2026 reserves statement reveals a 51% jump in net 2P reserves to 13.6 million barrels of oil equivalent, driven by strategic acquisitions and record production.

Austco Healthcare is acquiring Medical Communications Systems to deepen its direct sales footprint in South Australia, continuing a string of reseller takeovers that bolster its market presence and earnings.

BetMakers Technology Group has inked a binding deal for Tabcorp to acquire it at a 45.5% premium, valuing the wagering tech firm at about $283 million. Shareholders can opt for cash or a mix of cash and Tabcorp shares, with completion aimed for Q3 FY27.

FleetPartners has dismissed SG Fleet’s $3.60 per share bid as undervaluing the company and is now weighing a superior $3.80 to $4.00 per share offer from Element Fleet Management, subject to exclusivity and regulatory approvals.

Tabcorp Holdings has agreed to acquire BetMakers Technology Group for approximately $267 million, aiming to accelerate its wagering technology upgrade and expand its global B2B footprint. The deal targets $30 million in cost synergies by Year 2 and expects double-digit EPS accretion by Year 3.

James Hardie Industries posted a 64% jump in Q1 FY27 net sales to $1.475 billion, powered by the AZEK acquisition and solid organic growth. The company exceeded EBITDA guidance and raised its full-year outlook, targeting robust sales and cash flow growth amid cautious housing market assumptions.