Latest Scheme Of Arrangement News

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.

NSX Limited shareholders will decide on a recommended acquisition scheme offering $0.04 cash per fully paid share, representing a substantial premium. The Board and an independent expert endorse the deal, which would see NSX delisted and become a CNSX subsidiary.

The Federal Court of Australia has authorised NSX Limited to hold a shareholder meeting to vote on the proposed acquisition by CNSX Markets’ related entity. The detailed Scheme Booklet, including an Independent Expert's Report, is now available to guide investor decisions.

Peak Rare Earths has secured an increased cash offer from Shenghe Resources, valuing the company at A$195 million. An independent expert confirms the revised scheme remains fair and reasonable for shareholders.

Platinum Asset Management reported significant net outflows in August 2025, reducing its funds under management to $7.6 billion. The decline was influenced by investor withdrawals and a special dividend tied to a corporate scheme.

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.

Shenghe Resources has increased its cash offer to acquire Peak Rare Earths to A$195 million, representing a significant premium and a best and final proposal. The Peak Independent Board Committee unanimously recommends shareholders support the scheme, pending an independent expert's endorsement.

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.