Latest Regulatory Approval News

Shift4 Payments, LLC has entered into a definitive scheme implementation agreement to acquire Smartpay Holdings Limited at NZ$1.20 per share, subject to regulatory and shareholder approvals. The transaction outlines a detailed timetable and conditions, including Overseas Investment Office consent and court sanction.

Smartpay Holdings has entered a definitive agreement to be acquired by US-based Shift4 Payments for NZ$1.20 per share, representing a significant premium and a near NZ$300 million valuation. The deal, recommended unanimously by Smartpay’s board, awaits shareholder and regulatory approvals.

betr Entertainment has unveiled a compelling all-scrip takeover offer for PointsBet, featuring an $80 million selective buy-back to provide liquidity and promising significant value creation for shareholders.

GR Engineering Services has landed a $77.6 million EPC contract to upgrade the Eloise copper processing facility in northern Queensland, marking a significant milestone in its project portfolio.

New World Resources has agreed to an enhanced acquisition proposal from Central Asia Metals, including increased cash consideration and a strategic A$10 million placement to accelerate project development.

Proteomics International has launched PromarkerD, a pioneering blood test that predicts diabetic kidney disease years before symptoms, marking its entry into the vast US healthcare market.

Centuria Capital Group has announced a fully franked ordinary dividend of AUD 0.052 per security for the six months ending June 30, 2025, payable on August 19, 2025. This steady payout underscores the group's ongoing commitment to delivering shareholder value amid a stable property investment environment.

Javelin Minerals is fast-tracking mining at its Eureka Gold Project, targeting 34,000 recoverable ounces from a granted Mining Lease within 12 months. Advanced contractor talks and promising drilling results underpin this push in a buoyant gold price environment.

Alkane Resources has secured Swedish regulatory approval for its proposed merger with Mandalay Resources, advancing a significant consolidation in the gold and antimony mining sector. The deal now awaits further approvals before shareholder votes expected in July.

Codeifai Limited has agreed to acquire its main competitor Trust Codes Global Limited, significantly expanding its footprint and product capabilities ahead of the 2027 global shift to 2D barcodes.

Karoon Energy has successfully acquired 100% interests in six offshore blocks in Brazil’s Santos Basin, reinforcing its strategic position and increasing its 2025 capital expenditure guidance to US$120-140 million.

Blaze Minerals has inked a binding deal to acquire a major interest in the Loulombo Base Metals Project in the Republic of Congo, backed by a $2.52 million capital raise to fund exploration and development.