Latest Shareholder Activism News

Mangawhai Collective aims to boost its stake in Bremworth from 19.73% to a controlling interest by offering NZD 0.90 per share for nearly 44% of outstanding shares, subject to conditions and shareholder precommitments.

A GWR shareholder has lodged an application with the Takeovers Panel alleging undisclosed control and association issues involving major nominee shareholders, raising potential breaches of the Corporations Act.

Ida Metal Investments has increased its stake in Zenith Minerals to just over 10% yet does not intend to accept Forrestania Resources' takeover bid. Despite this, Zenith's board continues to recommend acceptance of the offer, which requires just over 50% shareholder support to proceed.

Beacon Minerals has updated its FY2026 dividend details, confirming a fully franked cash dividend and adjusting the scrip dividend ratio following recent option exercises.

Acumentis Group has seen key shareholder notices withdrawn, halting a planned general meeting after questions emerged about a proposed board candidate's suitability.

A significant shareholder bloc opposing Floorscape's acquisition has forced Bremworth to abandon its Scheme of Arrangement, leaving the flooring manufacturer to pursue standalone growth amid tough market conditions.

Freedom Bidco has increased its unsolicited cash offer for Strata Investment Holdings to A$0.22 per share, presenting shareholders with a premium liquidity option ahead of Strata’s imminent ASX delisting. The offer includes a cash alternative and a share swap, while Freedom Bidco accuses Strata’s board of obstructive tactics and governance failings.

Ainsworth Game Technology has confirmed Ryan Comstock as CEO after six months as acting chief, tying his pay to company performance through incentive plans.

Ainsworth Game Technology’s FY25 results reveal a mixed bag: a 9% dip in underlying profit to $21.1 million, a hefty $43.1 million goodwill impairment tied to North America, and a strategic pivot with a new acting CEO. Strong Asia Pacific growth and new product launches contrast with margin pressures and a shrinking cash position.

Metro Mining Limited (ASX:MMI) is set to reduce its share count drastically through a 20-for-1 consolidation, pending shareholder approval at the upcoming AGM. This move will slash its ordinary shares from over 6 billion to just over 300 million, reshaping its capital structure.

Kjerulf David Hastings Ainsworth has taken a sharper stance in his bid for Ainsworth Game Technology, opposing Novomatic’s constitutional takeover protections while nominating a former CEO for the board and pressing for a dividend policy amendment.

The Takeovers Panel has issued final orders against Humm Group Limited following misleading statements about a Credit Corp takeover proposal and improper share acquisitions by a major shareholder. The Panel mandates corrective disclosure and divestment of shares to restore market integrity.