Latest Private Equity News

Pengana Private Equity Trust has announced an on-market buy-back of up to 10% of its ordinary units, signaling a strategic move in capital management starting late December 2025.

Talius Group appoints seasoned executive Pat Howard as CEO, with founder Graham Russell shifting to a strategic growth role, signalling a new phase of expansion and innovation.

Control Bionics has secured $3.25 million through a discounted share placement, aiming to boost its assistive and neurotechnology product growth globally.

Alvo Minerals Limited has issued a small, invitation-only share offer to remove trading restrictions on recently issued shares, while highlighting ongoing funding and operational risks tied to its Brazilian copper-zinc projects.

AUB Group has ended acquisition talks with EQT and CVC after the consortium declined to proceed with a $45 per share offer. The company reaffirms its FY26 earnings guidance and signals confidence in its organic growth strategy.

Prime Financial Group has reported robust FY25 results, doubling its revenue run rate and expanding its high-net-worth client base through strategic acquisitions. The company sets ambitious growth targets for FY26 and beyond, underpinned by technology investments and leadership enhancements.

CD Private Equity Fund III reported a $3.02 million net loss for the half-year ending September 2025, driven largely by foreign currency translation losses, yet maintained a 10 cent per unit distribution supported by portfolio realisations and cash management.

CD Private Equity Fund II reported a reduced net loss of $2.43 million for the half-year to September 2025, supported by $9.45 million in distributions from portfolio realisations. Despite foreign exchange headwinds, the Fund maintains a diversified portfolio and a positive long-term return track record.

CD Private Equity Fund I reported a $2.6 million net loss for the half-year ended 30 September 2025, driven by foreign exchange impacts and fair value adjustments, while distributing 8 cents per unit amid ongoing portfolio realisations.

Ironbark Capital reported an 8.4% portfolio return for FY25 and announced plans to rebrand and introduce quarterly dividends to address its persistent discount to net tangible assets.

Global Masters Fund Limited (GFL) reported a robust 19.8% total return for FY2025, surpassing the MSCI World Index, while unveiling strategic moves to diversify beyond Berkshire Hathaway into private growth and regional quality funds.

Infomedia Ltd shares will halt trading following the Supreme Court of NSW's approval of a takeover scheme by a TPG Capital-backed entity. This marks a pivotal moment for the software company as it transitions to private ownership.