Latest Takeover Bid News

A Zenith Minerals shareholder has lodged an application with the Takeovers Panel, alleging Forrestania Resources failed to disclose material information around a major capital raise and acquisition, potentially misleading shareholders during its recommended takeover bid.

Forrestania Resources has secured 41.74% of Zenith Minerals shares in its ongoing takeover bid, urging shareholders to accept amid no competing offers and strategic regional moves.

Frasers Group has extended the deadline for its on-market takeover bid for Accent Group shares to 30 September 2026, maintaining all other offer terms unchanged.

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.

OFX Group has accepted a recommended all-cash takeover bid from UK-based Equals at $1.00 per share, more than doubling its share price from early February. The deal values OFX at $247 million equity and hinges on due diligence, debt financing, and shareholder approval, while the company reports steady growth in its corporate payments business and strong non-FX revenue.

Yowie Group’s latest quarters reveal falling revenues and shrinking cash reserves, even as new leadership and product launches aim to stabilise the confectionery maker’s turnaround.

Barramundi’s portfolio returned a solid 3.8% gross gain in Q2 2026, driven by strong AI-related infrastructure plays and takeover interest in key holdings, despite sector volatility and profit downgrades in healthcare and logistics.

Perpetual Limited has formally dismissed EQT AB’s improved but conditional acquisition proposal, deeming the offer insufficient for shareholders amid ongoing strategic shifts.

Sena & Co Limited has launched a conditional full takeover offer for the remaining shares of 2 Cheap Cars Group Limited, aiming to increase its stake from 75.9% to at least 90%. The NZ$0.80 per share cash offer comes with plans to delist 2CC and maintain current operations.

Xingye Gold has increased its takeover bid for Far East Gold to $0.15 per share, conditional on securing majority ownership by 21 July 2026, and extended the offer period to 29 July. The improved price offers a significant premium amid ongoing project and financial risks at Far East Gold.

Energy Resources of Australia faces extended uncertainty as Zentree Investments lodges an appeal against Rio Tinto’s compulsory acquisition, prolonging ERA’s delisting and share suspension.

Forrestania Resources has extended its takeover offer for Zenith Minerals shares to 31 July 2026 following a binding agreement to acquire the Edna May Gold Project for A$300 million, backed by a $310 million capital raising.