Latest Regulatory Development News

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.

Beetaloo Energy has begun hydraulic stimulation on its record-length Carpentaria-5H well in the Beetaloo Basin, aiming to unlock enhanced gas production with advanced techniques. Results from the upcoming production test will be pivotal for the company’s pilot project and future development plans.

Zenith Minerals has launched a fully underwritten $3.5 million entitlement offer to fund drilling at its key gold projects in Western Australia and Queensland, aiming to expand mineral resources and advance exploration.

EDU Holdings reports a remarkable 118% increase in total student enrolments at its Ikon Institute for Trimester 2, 2025, driven by strong demand and new course offerings amid a shifting regulatory landscape.

ASPI Isotopes Inc. has proposed a scheme to acquire all Renergen shares at a 41.3% premium, aiming to create a global critical materials powerhouse. The deal, subject to shareholder and regulatory approval, will delist Renergen from multiple exchanges.

Hazel Group Limited has temporarily paused trading of its securities on the ASX, signaling an impending announcement that investors will want to watch closely.

Hutchison Telecommunications (Australia) Limited (HTAL) has recommended shareholders accept an off-market takeover bid by majority owner HTABV, offering a significant premium over recent trading prices. Independent experts affirm the offer as fair and reasonable, setting the stage for a potential full acquisition.

Prodigy Gold NL has announced a non-renounceable entitlement offer aiming to raise approximately $6.35 million to fund exploration and development across its key gold projects in the Tanami region. The offer is partially underwritten, providing a degree of funding certainty amid ongoing market and operational risks.

NH3 Clean Energy has signed a pivotal Joint Development Agreement with Pilbara Ports Authority and Oceania Marine Energy to establish low-emissions ammonia bunkering operations at Port Dampier by 2030, supporting maritime decarbonisation in line with new global shipping regulations.

QuickFee Limited has launched a A$1.5 million capital raising to fund expansion of its loan books in the US and Australia, following a quarter of record revenue and positive earnings before tax. The fintech also completed a major refinancing and revised its earnings guidance due to a credit impairment provision.

Mayne Pharma rebuffs Cosette's claim of a material adverse change in their merger scheme and secures FDA clearance on regulatory concerns, maintaining its commitment to the deal's completion.

The ACCC has issued a preliminary Statement of Issues regarding Elders Limited’s proposed acquisition of Delta Agribusiness, signaling potential competition challenges that could affect the deal’s timeline.