Latest Takeover News

African Gold Ltd has secured court approval to convene shareholder and optionholder meetings to vote on Montage Gold Corp’s proposed acquisition scheme, with director backing and a detailed timetable now in place.

Identitii Limited has closed its recent rights issue, raising $379,336 before costs but falling short by $2.5 million after the termination of its underwriting agreement. The company plans to issue new shares and place the remaining shortfall to fund growth initiatives for its BNDRY platform.

Horizon Oil has launched an off-market takeover offer for Cue Energy Resources, proposing a mix of cash and shares. Cue’s Independent Board Committee is now carefully evaluating the proposal before advising shareholders.

Reef Casino Trust has issued a second supplementary target’s statement as the takeover bid by Iris Cairns Property Pty Ltd extends to August 2026 due to delayed casino licensing approvals. The board maintains its recommendation for unitholders to accept the offer, pending regulatory outcomes and expert advice.

Identitii Limited’s ID8N securities have been reinstated to trading following the close of its recent rights issue and the resolution of a Takeovers Panel application.

Mayfield Childcare reported FY25 revenue growth driven by acquisitions but faced EBITDA decline due to occupancy and integration issues. Embark Education’s takeover bid adds a new dimension to the company’s strategic outlook.

Echelon Resources has agreed to sell its 19.99% stake in Cue Energy to Horizon Oil and plans to accept Horizon’s takeover offer for the remaining shares, pending regulatory approvals.

Horizon Oil has made a strategic move to acquire the remaining shares of Cue Energy Resources with an offer valuing Cue shares at approximately 14.3 cents each, representing a notable premium. This bid aims to create a larger, more diversified oil and gas entity with potential annual synergies of up to A$2 million.

Kore Potash updates investors on its formal sale process, revealing one interested party has withdrawn while another continues due diligence.

Small caps stole the week, led by a big funding deal in gold and two revenue breakouts. Meanwhile, some well-known names slid after profit updates failed to calm nerves on costs and outlooks.

Big swings hit ASX financials this week as profit updates, takeover votes and cost cuts drove fast re-pricing. The winners paid (or promised) cash. The laggards spooked investors with losses, restructures or shaky earnings outlooks.

Rare earths and gold dominated the tape, with one small-cap rare earth explorer ripping more than 70% on a single drilling headline. Gold producers, meanwhile, kept turning high bullion prices into dividends, buy-backs and bigger balance sheets.