Latest Mergers And Acquisitions News

PRL Global announces the retirement of its founding Managing Director Lai Ah Hong, appoints Nicholas Gan as CEO, and reshuffles its executive team to support growth and diversification.

New World Resources has replaced its previously proposed scheme with a recommended off-market takeover bid from Central Asia Metals at A$0.062 per share, with the Board urging shareholders to accept. The deal includes a US$6.5 million loan facility and matches a rival offer from Kinterra.

MaxoTel, already Vonex’s largest shareholder, has agreed to acquire the remaining shares of Vonex at a significant premium, setting the stage for full ownership pending shareholder and court approvals.

Domain Holdings has dispatched its Scheme Booklet to shareholders detailing the proposed acquisition by CoStar Group, with strong endorsements from the Board and controlling shareholder Nine Entertainment ahead of the August vote.

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has signaled no opposition to DP World Australia’s acquisition of Silk Logistics, advancing the deal but leaving key approvals pending.

Cleanaway Waste Management has secured regulatory approval to acquire Contract Resources, positioning itself as a leader in specialised industrial waste services. The deal, set to complete by the end of July, aims to accelerate growth in the decommissioning and remediation market.

The ACCC has approved Cleanaway’s acquisition of Contract Resources, finding no significant threat to competition in Australia’s industrial and waste management sectors. The decision highlights the resilience of competition, especially in the oil and gas services market.

The ACCC has approved DP World Australia’s acquisition of Silk Logistics, concluding it won’t significantly harm competition in container stevedoring and logistics services. The decision follows a thorough investigation into potential market impacts.

Leo Lithium has received the final US$177.6 million payment from the sale of its Goulamina stake and is advancing lithium-focused acquisitions, with a potential deal announcement expected soon.

Santa Fe Minerals Limited has entered binding agreements to acquire the promising Eburnea Gold Project in Côte d’Ivoire from Turaco Gold Ltd, backed by a $1.2 million capital raise at a significant premium. The acquisition positions Santa Fe to advance exploration on high-grade gold mineralisation zones with substantial growth potential.

James Hardie Industries has completed its $8.4 billion acquisition of The AZEK Company, creating a powerhouse in exterior home and outdoor living solutions. The merger promises accelerated growth, significant synergies, and a broadened global footprint.

Washington H. Soul Pattinson and Brickworks have announced a conditional placement of 14 million Topco shares and a concurrent repurchase of up to $450 million in convertible notes, setting the stage for their upcoming merger.