Latest Shareholder Actions News

The Takeovers Panel has directed Humm Group to cover $44,599.50 of legal costs incurred by Mr Jeremy Raper amid proceedings over shareholder disputes and misleading statements. The payment must be made within 90 days, reflecting the Panel’s finding of procedural delays and compliance failures by Humm.

ALS Limited has confirmed its ordinary dividend of AUD 0.231 per share for the six months ending March 2026, introducing multi-currency payment options and appointing Macquarie Securities to manage on-market share purchases for its Dividend Reinvestment Plan.

National Australia Bank has updated its dividend details for the half-year ending March 2026, maintaining an 85 cent fully franked payout and expanding currency payment options to include AUD, GBP, NZD, and USD.

Qube Holdings Limited is set for a $9.3 billion cash takeover by a Macquarie-led consortium, with court approval granted to convene shareholder meetings in June. The scheme offers shareholders a 28% premium and is backed by an independent expert's fair and reasonable opinion.

Ainsworth Game Technology Limited has released its Target’s Statement recommending shareholders accept an unconditional proportional off-market takeover bid by Mr Kjerulf David Hastings Ainsworth at $1.30 per share, representing a premium to recent trading prices.

Echelon Resources Limited has agreed to postpone accepting Horizon Oil Limited's off-market takeover bid for Cue Energy Resources Limited shares it controls, excluding those under a pre-bid agreement, until 13 April 2026.

Identitii Limited has reopened its pro rata rights issue following a Takeovers Panel ruling, granting shareholders withdrawal rights and terminating the underwriting agreement.

Advance ZincTek Limited has confirmed a shareholder-approved capital return of 2 cents per share, distributing approximately A$1.252 million back to investors. Payment instructions have been issued ahead of the scheduled February payout.

Otto Energy reported stable oil and gas production for the December quarter, supported by a strong cash position and strategic board changes. Despite a dip in oil prices, the company’s focus on cash flow and cost management positions it well for the year ahead.

Venus Metals Corporation has issued a second supplementary target’s statement urging shareholders to reject QGold’s increased takeover offer of $0.21 per share, citing significant undervaluation of its key assets and improved financial position.

Antony Sage, founding director of Cyclone Metals, has lodged an application with the Takeovers Panel alleging coordinated shareholder actions to alter the board without proper disclosure. The dispute intensifies as Cyclone schedules a new meeting to consider further director removals.

Investor Kjerulf Ainsworth has initiated an unconditional off-market proportional takeover bid for 2.9% of Ainsworth Game Technology shares at $1.30 each, offering shareholders a significant premium and liquidity option.