Latest Shareholder Activism News

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.

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.

African Gold Ltd confirms the independent expert’s reaffirmation of fairness for Montage Gold’s acquisition schemes following FY25 financial results, with directors unanimously recommending shareholder approval.

Kjerulf David Hastings Ainsworth has initiated a second unconditional off-market takeover bid for 5.5% of Ainsworth Game Technology shares at a significant premium, aiming to increase his stake and influence in the company.

Kjerulf David Hastings Ainsworth has initiated a second proportional takeover bid for 5.5% of Ainsworth Game Technology shares at $1.30 each, offering shareholders a significant premium and cash certainty. The move underscores Ainsworth’s belief that AGI remains undervalued amid a low likelihood of competing bids.

RooLife Group Ltd has reported a 144% surge in half-year revenue to $3.75 million, driven by strong growth in proprietary product sales, notably its RLG Coffee range in China. The company also reduced its net loss by 23%, reflecting operational improvements and strategic divestments.

Energy Resources of Australia reported a significantly reduced net loss of $50 million for 2025, driven by rehabilitation provision adjustments and higher interest income. Meanwhile, rehabilitation delays and Rio Tinto’s compulsory acquisition efforts highlight ongoing operational and ownership challenges.

Nyrada Inc. reported a $3.19 million loss for the half-year ending December 2025, while advancing its lead drug candidate Xolatryp® into Phase IIa clinical trials targeting heart attack treatment.