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RPMGlobal’s acquisition by Caterpillar has cleared its final legal hurdle, with shares suspended and a $5 per share cash payout set for mid-February.

The Federal Court of Australia has approved Caterpillar’s acquisition of mining software leader RPMGlobal, paving the way for a $5 per share payout to shareholders and a pending ASX trading halt.

RPMGlobal has secured a crucial Foreign Investment Review Board approval for its proposed acquisition by Caterpillar, marking a significant step forward in the takeover process.

The Foreign Investment Review Board has extended its deadline to assess Caterpillar’s proposed acquisition of RPMGlobal, pushing the decision to 23 January 2026. This procedural extension keeps the deal on track but leaves some questions open for shareholders.

MetalsTech Limited has appointed two seasoned technical directors to its board, aiming to accelerate the development of its Sturec Gold Project in Slovakia. These strategic additions come as the company prepares for an expanded exploration program and the completion of a Pre-Feasibility Study.

RPMGlobal shareholders have decisively approved the proposed acquisition by Caterpillar’s subsidiary, marking a pivotal step toward finalising the deal pending regulatory and court approvals.

RPMGlobal shareholders convened on 19 December 2025 to vote on Caterpillar's $5.00 per share acquisition proposal, with strong board support and regulatory hurdles nearing resolution.

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has given the green light to Caterpillar’s proposed acquisition of RPMGlobal, clearing a major regulatory hurdle. The deal now awaits shareholder and Foreign Investment Review Board approvals.

RPMGlobal shareholders are set to vote on Caterpillar’s $5.00 per share acquisition proposal following Federal Court approval to convene a Scheme Meeting. The Independent Expert deems the offer fair and reasonable, with the RPM Board unanimously backing the deal.

RPMGlobal Holdings Limited has agreed to be acquired by Caterpillar Inc. through a Scheme of Arrangement valuing the company at over $1.1 billion, offering shareholders a 32.6% premium. The deal awaits regulatory and shareholder approvals, marking a significant consolidation in mining software technology.

RPMGlobal has received a $5.00 per share indicative offer from Caterpillar, valuing the mining software firm at over $1.1 billion. The company has agreed to a six-week exclusivity period to negotiate a binding deal.

Loyal Metals has secured an option to acquire the world-class Highway Reward Copper-Gold Mine and is progressing its North American lithium assets, supported by $3.77 million in funding.