Latest Regulatory Proceedings News

Solvar Limited’s FY25 results highlight solid loan book growth in Australia, the strategic launch of Bennji commercial finance, and a significant 40% increase in dividends, underpinning confidence in future earnings.

ASIC has initiated civil proceedings against Equity Trustee Superannuation Limited, alleging failures in due diligence and monitoring related to the Shield Master Fund. Equity Trustees is cooperating with ASIC and supporting affected members while reviewing the claims.

The Takeovers Panel has declined to investigate alleged breaches related to Yowie Group’s recent share placement and funding arrangements, finding no material impact on company control or disclosure issues.

Cleanaway Waste Management posted a 14.6% rise in underlying EBIT to $411.8 million for FY25, driven by solid waste services growth and strategic acquisitions. However, the Board exercised discretion to reduce executive short-term incentives by 30% due to safety performance issues including three fatalities.

betr Entertainment has withdrawn its Notice of Meeting and cancelled the Selective Buy-Back Meeting following an undertaking with the Takeovers Panel related to its takeover offer for PointsBet. A new combined shareholder meeting will be called soon.

New World Resources Limited has agreed to a Takeovers Panel undertaking restricting share issuance to Central Asia Metals PLC pending regulatory proceedings. This move follows an application by Kinterra Capital and could influence the company’s capital raising plans.

The Takeovers Panel has modified its restrictions on ARN Media’s voting rights over Southern Cross Media shares, gradually lifting limitations starting July 2025. This change reshapes the shareholder voting landscape ahead of key resolutions.

Resimac Group Ltd has acknowledged civil penalty proceedings initiated by ASIC against its subsidiary for alleged breaches related to hardship notices, and is proposing a financial contribution program to compensate affected customers.