Latest Regulatory And Legal News

PointsBet Holdings has secured Foreign Investment Review Board approval for MIXI Australia's proposed full acquisition, marking a key regulatory milestone in the takeover process.

Donaco International has updated the timeline for its acquisition by On Nut Road Limited, pushing key dates into August due to valuation and legal review delays. Shareholders await the next steps in this protracted takeover process.

Ballard Mining Limited is launching an IPO to raise up to $30 million, aiming to accelerate exploration and development of its Mt Ida Gold Project in Western Australia, which hosts over 1.1 million ounces of gold.

CZR Resources has won overwhelming shareholder approval to sell its Robe Mesa Iron Ore Project to a Rio Tinto-Mitsui joint venture for approximately A$75 million, setting the stage for a significant portfolio reshuffle.

Fintech Chain Limited has applied to delist from the ASX, citing low valuation, poor liquidity, and high costs, aiming to unlock growth capital in China and the US.

Mount Burgess Mining has applied to the Supreme Court of Western Australia for orders to validate previous share sales and extend deadlines for cleansing notices, aiming to shield sellers from civil liability. The hearing is set for 19 May 2025.

AF Legal Group has resolved a significant legal claim related to a senior lawyer's 2022 hire, incurring up to $600,000 in costs, while navigating an ongoing regulatory probe. Despite these challenges, the firm remains optimistic about improved profitability in the second half of FY25.

Oakridge International Limited reported strong operational and financial progress for Q1 2025, highlighting increased trading income, positive cash flow, and a robust sales pipeline in healthcare IoT technology despite ongoing legal discussions.

Cleanaway Waste Management reported a 3.7% revenue increase to $1.94 billion for the half-year ending December 2024, while profit after tax remained flat at $74.2 million amid operational challenges including a significant fire at its St Marys facility.

Insurance Australia Group Limited (IAG) reported a 91.2% surge in net profit to $778 million for the half year ended December 2024, driven by robust insurance margins and higher investment income. The company also declared a 12-cent interim dividend, signaling confidence in its financial outlook.

Auswide Bank’s acquisition by MyState Bank has reached a key milestone with the scheme of arrangement now legally effective, triggering a suspension of Auswide’s shares and setting the stage for shareholder transitions.

Beam Dental Bidco Pty Ltd’s off-market takeover offer for Pacific Smiles Group Limited is set to close on 11 February 2025, with the Pacific Smiles Board unanimously recommending acceptance of the cash offer. Holding 89.23% voting power, Bidco signals no extension or price increase, urging shareholders to act promptly.