Latest Sanctions News

Locate Technologies plans to transfer its listing from the ASX to the New Zealand Exchange, aiming to unlock greater flexibility for its Bitcoin Treasury Strategy. Shareholders will exchange their shares for NZX-listed equivalents, with the transition expected by late November 2025.

Washington H. Soul Pattinson shareholders convened to approve a transformative merger with Brickworks, aiming to simplify structure and boost portfolio diversification under a new entity, Topco.

Brickworks Limited shareholders convened on 10 September 2025 to vote on a landmark merger with Washington H. Soul Pattinson, creating a new ASX-listed entity, Topco. The deal promises streamlined ownership and enhanced growth prospects.

The Australian Taxation Office has issued a binding ruling detailing the capital gains tax treatment for Spartan Resources shareholders following Ramelius Resources' acquisition via a Scheme of Arrangement. Eligible shareholders can elect partial scrip-for-scrip rollover relief, deferring tax on the share component of their proceeds.

Dundee Precious Metals has completed its acquisition of Adriatic Metals through a UK court-sanctioned scheme, leading to Adriatic's delisting and a significant board reshuffle. The deal sets the stage for DPM’s ASX debut with new shares trading from mid-September.

Johns Lyng Group Limited (JLG) shareholders are set to vote on a scheme of arrangement that would see Sherwood BidCo Pty Ltd, backed by Pacific Equity Partners, acquire 100% of JLG shares at a significant premium. The scheme booklet, now registered with ASIC, outlines a $4.00 per share cash consideration and an option for management shareholders to receive scrip in the acquirer's holding company.

Dundee Precious Metals has received court sanction for its recommended acquisition of Adriatic Metals, paving the way for a scheme of arrangement expected to take effect on 3 September 2025. The transaction will result in Adriatic shares being cancelled and DPM’s listing on the ASX as a foreign exempt entity.

MAC Copper Limited shareholders have decisively approved the proposed acquisition by Harmony Gold, clearing a major hurdle for the transaction. The scheme now awaits final court sanction before becoming effective.

MAC Copper Limited shareholders convened pivotal meetings to vote on Harmony Gold's proposed acquisition, valuing MAC at over US$1 billion with a 20.7% premium. The outcome will reshape MAC's ownership and market presence.

The Federal Court of Australia has dismissed Harvey Norman’s appeal against prior legal declarations, setting the stage for an upcoming penalty hearing that could impact the retailer’s future.

Ainsworth Game Technology has terminated its proposed scheme of arrangement with Novomatic due to insufficient shareholder support, yet the board still recommends accepting Novomatic’s unconditional $1 per share takeover bid.

The Federal Court has approved the transfer of Centrex Limited’s shares to PRL Global, marking the end of Centrex’s external administration and a new chapter as a PRL subsidiary.