Latest Takeover Bids News

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.

Frasers Group has escalated its takeover tussle for Accent Group by applying to the Takeovers Panel, disputing Accent’s claims that the offer undervalues the company and seeking orders for additional disclosure or an independent expert review.

Carbonxt has locked in a $11 million recapitalisation plan with major shareholders to strengthen its balance sheet as its Kentucky activated carbon facility nears commercial production.

Genesis Minerals has tabled a binding offer to acquire Vault Minerals for approximately $5.6 billion, outbidding a prior scheme with Regis Resources and triggering a five-day matching period.

Genesis Minerals has disrupted the proposed Vault-Regis merger with a superior $5.6 billion takeover bid, offering Vault shareholders a mix of cash and shares. Regis Resources meanwhile reported strong FY26 production hitting the top end of guidance, underpinning its robust cash position.

Atlas Arteria has lodged its seventh supplementary target’s statement, reinforcing the Independent Directors’ unanimous recommendation to reject IFM Global Infrastructure Fund’s takeover offer. The statement highlights the strategic rationale behind settling a US$100 million put option with Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan and outlines risks tied to IFM’s majority ownership.

Forrestania Resources has secured A$310 million through a two-tranche placement to fund the A$300 million acquisition of the Edna May Gold Hub from Ramelius Resources, advancing its dual processing hub strategy in Western Australia.

Horizon Oil has completed a significant step in its takeover of Cue Energy by acquiring nearly 20% of shares through a pre-bid agreement, pushing its total ownership to just over 57%.

CZR Resources (ASX:CZR) has launched a recommended all-scrip takeover bid for Zuleika Gold (ASX:ZAG), valuing the company at $44.8 million and offering a significant premium to Zuleika shareholders.