Latest Shareholder Control News

The Takeovers Panel has declared unacceptable circumstances in Identitii Limited's recent rights issue, ordering supplementary disclosure and a reopening of the offer to protect shareholder interests and market integrity.

A control fight and a big private equity payout topped this week’s finance moves, while several small-cap lenders and fund managers slid hard. Platform operators kept printing inflows, but investors stayed quick to punish anything that looked uncertain.

Mitchell Asset Management challenges Identitii Limited’s recent rights issue, alleging it could unfairly boost Beauvais Capital’s stake close to 50%, sparking a potential showdown at the Takeovers Panel.

CONNEQT Health has raised $3.1 million through an institutional placement to fuel growth of its Pulse vascular health device, supported by both new and existing investors including its largest shareholder.

Champion Iron Limited has announced a conditional cash tender offer to acquire Norwegian iron ore producer Rana Gruber for approximately US$289 million, backed by key financial partners La Caisse and Scotiabank. The deal aims to expand Champion’s high-grade iron ore portfolio and strengthen its position in the green steel supply chain.

Rent.com.au has locked in up to $5.5 million in growth capital by underwriting the exercise of its remaining listed options, positioning the company for accelerated profitability and expansion of its RentBond® loan book.

Jatcorp Limited has announced a fully underwritten 1-for-3 entitlement offer to raise approximately $4.2 million, aiming to bolster working capital and accelerate market expansion under a new strategy.

Tinybeans Group launches a partially underwritten entitlement offer to fund the integration of its recent acquisition Qeepsake, aiming to boost product innovation and subscriber growth.

Platinum Capital Limited has secured an ASX waiver to extend the initial term of its new investment management agreement with L1 Capital to 10 years, pending shareholder approval at the upcoming AGM.

Hawthorn Resources has completed an 8000m drilling program at its Anglo Saxon gold project, with assay results due soon to inform a new pit optimisation study. Meanwhile, the company benefits from a 1% royalty on the Mt Bevan magnetite project as JV partners progress development plans.

Lynch Group Holdings Limited proposes a scheme of arrangement for acquisition by Hasfarm Bidco at a 23% premium, with unanimous board support and an independent expert endorsement. Shareholders will vote in November on a deal that would delist Lynch from the ASX.

Lake Resources N.L. has launched a pro-rata bonus loyalty options offer to eligible shareholders, granting one option per ten shares held, exercisable at A$0.05 over three years. This move aims to reward shareholder support and potentially raise capital for advancing its Kachi lithium project in Argentina.