Latest Mergers And Acquisitions News

Abbott has received Overseas Investment Office approval to acquire Synlait Milk’s North Island manufacturing and warehouse facilities in a US$178 million deal, pending shareholder consent.

thl reported a tough FY25 with a 45% drop in underlying profit and a statutory loss, but is charting a strategic turnaround while rejecting a $2.30 per share acquisition offer.

Lloyds Banking Group reported a resilient Q3 2025 with a £3.3 billion profit, despite a significant motor finance charge and completed acquisition of Schroders Personal Wealth. The bank revised its 2025 guidance, reflecting steady income growth and strong capital generation.

Johns Lyng Group has officially been acquired by Sherwood BidCo, controlled by Pacific Equity Partners, with shareholders receiving $4.00 per share or equity in the new entity. The company will be delisted from the ASX on October 24, marking a new chapter under private ownership.

MA Financial Group has reported a surge in assets under management and loan book growth alongside a major $525 million property acquisition, signaling robust momentum across its financial services divisions.

Insurance Australia Group (IAG) reported strong FY25 results and upgraded its FY26 guidance, reflecting the completed RACQ acquisition and ongoing strategic growth initiatives.

Insurance Australia Group (IAG) has upgraded its FY26 financial guidance following the acquisition of RACQ’s insurance business, projecting stronger premium growth and higher profits.

Apiam Animal Health Limited has entered a binding agreement with Adamantem Capital Fund II for a $228.4 million acquisition via a scheme of arrangement, offering shareholders a significant premium and flexible cash or scrip consideration options.

Credit Clear Limited has agreed to acquire UK debt collector ARC Europe for A$10.9 million, backed by a $20.75 million institutional placement led by Chair Paul Dwyer. The deal aims to accelerate growth by integrating Credit Clear’s digital platform into ARC’s established UK operations.

TZ Limited has turned down a non-binding offer from Quadient SA for its US Smart Locker subsidiary, Telezygology Inc., citing undervaluation and strategic importance of its Data Centre Security division. The company is now initiating a strategic review to explore future options for the business.

Coda Minerals has successfully closed an oversubscribed $8.3 million entitlement offer, securing strong shareholder backing to fast-track drilling and pre-feasibility studies at its Elizabeth Creek Copper-Silver Project.

Beam Dental Bidco Pty Ltd has secured a 99.31% stake in Pacific Smiles Group Limited and is set to compulsorily acquire the remaining shares at $2.20 each. The takeover offer closes on 17 November 2025 with no extension planned.