Latest Takeover Offers News

The Takeovers Panel has approved a key variation to betr Entertainment’s undertaking, removing shareholder approval hurdles for MIXI Australia’s participation in a selective share buy-back tied to its competing bid for PointsBet.

Eildon Capital Group has received a $0.80 per security takeover offer from Samuel Terry Asset Management, prompting the board to recommend no immediate action while it forms an independent committee to assess the bid.

Samuel Terry Asset Management has launched an off-market takeover offer for all Eildon Capital Group stapled securities at A$0.80 per security, representing a notable premium over recent trading prices. The move aims to consolidate ownership and potentially delist Eildon Capital from the ASX.

Betr Entertainment has raised its takeover offer for PointsBet shares and announced a $90 million selective buy-back to provide liquidity for shareholders, despite a major shareholder's refusal to sell. An Independent Expert finds the buy-back reasonable but notes marginal unfairness.

betr Entertainment Limited has increased its takeover offer for PointsBet Holdings Limited shares, raising the share exchange ratio and expanding its selective buy-back pool to $90 million. Despite MIXI Australia Pty Ltd's refusal to accept the offer, betr's board remains confident and urges shareholder approval at the upcoming meeting.

Novomatic AG has launched an unconditional A$1.00 per share off-market takeover offer for Ainsworth Game Technology Limited, representing a 35% premium and backed by AGI's Independent Board Committee. The offer aims to consolidate Novomatic's control and potentially delist AGI from the ASX.

Novomatic AG has launched an unconditional $1.00 per share cash offer to acquire all remaining shares of Ainsworth Game Technology Limited, representing a 35% premium to pre-announcement trading prices. The offer runs alongside a terminated scheme of arrangement and comes with unanimous board backing.

Elanor Investors Group advances its strategic alliance with Rockworth Capital Partners through a $125 million recapitalisation and Firmus acquisition, while rejecting an unsolicited takeover offer for its commercial property fund. The group also reports FY24 results highlighting stabilisation efforts amid high gearing.

5G Networks Limited (5GN) reported a robust 27% revenue increase in FY25, driven by organic growth and a strategic acquisition of an 89.65% stake in cybersecurity firm AUCyber. The company’s underlying EBITDA turned positive, signaling a financial turnaround despite integration costs.

The Takeovers Panel has declined to intervene in PointsBet’s issuance of over 10 million new shares during a fierce takeover contest, affirming the board’s discretion amid competing bids from betr and MIXI Australia.

Elanor Investors Group reported a substantial $157.8 million net loss for FY24 amid asset devaluations and debt covenant breaches, prompting a strategic recapitalisation and leadership transition.

Iris Cairns Property Pty Ltd has lodged a bidder’s statement for an all-cash $3.87 per unit takeover offer for Reef Casino Trust, securing unanimous recommendation from the trust’s board and major unitholders. The offer, representing a significant premium, awaits regulatory approvals and closes in March 2026.