Latest Regulatory Scrutiny News

Ainsworth Game Technology’s board unanimously backs Novomatic’s $1.00 per share takeover offer, while a competing proportional bid at $1.30 per share emerges from a key shareholder.

Suzerain Investments Holdings Limited has initiated an off-market takeover bid for all remaining shares of Entertainment Rewards Ltd (EAT) at $0.022 per share, a substantial premium over recent trading prices. The offer comes with unanimous support from EAT's Independent Board Committee, subject to regulatory approvals and an independent expert's fairness opinion.

Freehill Mining Limited has addressed an ASX query over the late filing of a director’s interest notice, attributing the delay to an administrative oversight and reaffirming its compliance protocols.

Australian authorities have executed a search warrant at WiseTech Global's Sydney office amid an investigation into alleged insider trading involving the company's founder and employees. No charges have been filed, and the company pledges full cooperation.

Altech Batteries has successfully completed rigorous destructive safety tests on its Sodium-Nickel-Chloride battery technology, demonstrating exceptional resilience and intrinsic safety under extreme conditions.

ASF Group Limited has voluntarily suspended trading of its securities on the ASX pending a response to regulatory queries, signaling heightened scrutiny and market uncertainty.

ASX Limited reaffirms its FY26 expense growth guidance while detailing progress on its five-year transformation and addressing regulatory challenges. Strong FY25 financial results and a robust market pipeline underpin the company’s outlook.

St George Mining’s latest diamond drilling results at the Araxá Project confirm a significant westward extension of high-grade rare earth and niobium mineralisation, reinforcing the potential for a major resource upgrade.

Structural Monitoring Systems Plc faces a high-stakes legal battle as CEO Ross Love and Turton House Group initiate Federal Court proceedings alleging adverse action and whistleblower victimisation.

NSX Limited’s shares have been suspended from trading following Federal Court approval of its acquisition by an Ontario-based entity linked to CNSX Markets Inc. This marks a significant shift in ownership for the Australian stock exchange operator.

Equity Story Group has terminated its acquisition agreement with Baker Young Limited after failing to meet key conditions by the September deadline, signaling a strategic pivot for the financial services firm.

Emu NL has agreed to delay issuing shortfall securities tied to its recent entitlement offer until late October, as the Takeovers Panel continues its review following a challenge by Dronkay Pty Ltd.