Latest Scheme Of Arrangement News

Duxton Dairies (Cobram) Pty Ltd (Duxton Walnuts) shareholders are set to vote on a scheme of arrangement for acquisition by Duxton Farms Ltd, with an independent expert concluding the merger is fair and reasonable. The transaction is part of a broader agricultural merger including Duxton Bees, Duxton Dried Fruits, and potentially Duxton Orchards.

Duxton Farms proposes a scheme of arrangement to acquire all preference shares of Duxton Orchards, offering scrip with optional cash consideration. An independent expert values the transaction as fair and reasonable, highlighting the strategic benefits of a larger, diversified agricultural platform.

Duxton Farms Ltd has announced a scheme of arrangement to acquire all issued preference shares of Duxton Dried Fruits Pty Ltd, offering a mix of scrip and cash consideration. An independent expert has assessed the transaction as fair and reasonable, endorsing the merger as a strategic step to create a diversified agricultural investment platform.

Duxton Farms proposes to acquire all preference shares of Duxton Bees via a scheme of arrangement, offering 0.839 Duxton Farms shares per Duxton Bees preference share, with up to 20% cash consideration. The independent expert values Duxton Bees preference shares between $0.64 and $0.85 on a control basis and considers the transaction fair and reasonable.

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.

Novomatic AG has launched an unconditional $1.00 per share cash offer to acquire all remaining shares of Ainsworth Game Technology Limited, representing a 35% premium to pre-announcement trading prices. The offer runs alongside a terminated scheme of arrangement and comes with unanimous board backing.

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.

Washington H. Soul Pattinson and Brickworks Limited have scheduled key shareholder meetings and court hearings to advance their proposed merger, aiming to create a newly capitalised ASX-listed entity.

Washington H. Soul Pattinson and Brickworks Limited are advancing their proposed merger with key shareholder meetings and Supreme Court hearings scheduled in September 2025.

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.

Warriedar Resources has secured a crucial ASX waiver allowing the cancellation of 5 million unlisted options without shareholder approval, smoothing the path for Capricorn Metals’ acquisition scheme.

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.