Latest Private Equity News

Johns Lyng Group shareholders have overwhelmingly approved a scheme of arrangement for acquisition by Pacific Equity Partners, pending final court approval.

Vanadium Resources Limited has appointed mining entrepreneur Nick Diack as CEO to spearhead the transition of its Steelpoortdrift Vanadium Project towards near-term production, signaling a strategic shift backed by strong industry expertise and performance-linked incentives.

Washington H. Soul Pattinson and Brickworks Limited have completed their long-anticipated merger, unveiling standalone FY25 results that highlight robust revenue growth and a significant profit turnaround. The combined entity, trading under the Soul Patts ticker SOL, is poised for diversified growth across property, building products, and investment portfolios.

Australian Vanadium Limited has locked in a US$10 million secured loan from major shareholder RCF to advance its flagship vanadium project and prepare for a significant government battery storage tender.

Gowing Bros. Limited posted a $3.29 million loss for FY25 but declared a fully franked 3 cent final dividend, highlighting ongoing development at Sawtell Commons and a strong sustainability agenda.

Western Gold Resources Limited has released an updated Scoping Study for its Gold Duke Project, revealing a 47% increase in estimated cash surplus to A$56.1 million at a conservative gold price. The study outlines a 14-month mine life with enhanced production targets and secured processing agreements, positioning the project for near-term development.

Visionflex Group’s cornerstone investors are converting $3.25 million of debt into equity at double the last closing price, paving the way for a debt-free balance sheet and a streamlined capital structure.

Alligator Energy strengthens its executive team with key appointments as it shifts from exploration to uranium production, closing its Brisbane office and centralising operations in Adelaide.

Winchester Energy has farmed out a 30% stake in its Varn waterflood project to a US investor group, unlocking capital and expertise to advance development of over one million barrels of oil equivalent reserves.

Johns Lyng Group Limited (JLG) shareholders are set to vote on a scheme of arrangement that would see Sherwood BidCo Pty Ltd, backed by Pacific Equity Partners, acquire 100% of JLG shares at a significant premium. The scheme booklet, now registered with ASIC, outlines a $4.00 per share cash consideration and an option for management shareholders to receive scrip in the acquirer's holding company.

Qualitas Real Estate Income Fund (QRI) has declared a distribution for August 2025, delivering an annualised yield of 6.32% based on its net tangible assets. The fund continues to focus on mortgage-backed real estate loans across Australia, aiming to provide steady income and capital preservation.

Pengana Private Equity Trust reported a robust FY25 with a 7.6% NAV increase and a strong net profit of $50 million, underpinned by a diversified global private equity portfolio and a strategic buyback program.