Latest Takeover Proposals News

Regis Resources has declined to counter Genesis Minerals' superior takeover proposal for Vault Minerals, triggering an expected termination of the merger agreement and a $50.7 million break fee payment to Regis.

The Takeovers Panel has directed Humm Group to cover $44,599.50 of legal costs incurred by Mr Jeremy Raper amid proceedings over shareholder disputes and misleading statements. The payment must be made within 90 days, reflecting the Panel’s finding of procedural delays and compliance failures by Humm.

Qube Holdings shareholders convened to endorse a $5.20 per share acquisition scheme by Rubik Australia, valuing the logistics firm at $9.3 billion equity and $11.7 billion enterprise value. The deal awaits key regulatory approvals and a rescheduled court hearing before implementation.

oOh!media has received revised indicative takeover proposals around $1.60 per share from multiple bidders but cautions shareholders as no binding deal is assured.

oOh!media is actively engaging with several financial sponsors, including Bain Capital, Pacific Equity Partners, and I Squared Capital, over potential change of control deals, having received conditional non-binding indicative offers.

ReadyTech Holdings has dismissed an unsolicited acquisition proposal valuing the company at $2.00 per share, calling it undervalued and unworkable. The offer includes a parallel off-market bid at $1.75 per share with a 50.1% minimum acceptance condition.

Webjet Group reported a 1% revenue rise to $136.4 million for FY26 but saw underlying EBITDA drop 20% to $28.1 million due to increased investment and softer trading. The company completed its Locomote acquisition, announced a fully franked 4 cents per share dividend, and revealed CEO Katrina Barry’s resignation.

Humm Group has been named as a defendant in a High Court challenge by major shareholder Andrew Abercrombie, contesting the Takeovers Panel's voting restriction orders that could reshape shareholder control ahead of a key EGM.

Atlas Arteria has received an unsolicited takeover offer from IFM Investors valuing the company at A$4.75 per security, a modest premium to recent prices. The board advises securityholders to take no immediate action as conditions and approvals remain uncertain.

Pacific Equity Partners has tabled a non-binding offer to acquire oOh!media for A$1.40 per share via a scheme of arrangement, triggering a strategic review by the board amid regulatory hurdles and due diligence conditions.

Horizon Oil has crossed the crucial 50.1% acceptance threshold in its off-market bid for Cue Energy, removing a key condition from the offer. Meanwhile, the Mereenie joint venture suspends planned drilling after gas sales talks with Northern Territory’s Power and Water Corporation expire.

The Takeovers Panel has temporarily stayed its previous orders against Humm Group Limited following a review application by Mr Andrew Abercrombie. The interim measure preserves the status quo while the review is underway, delaying enforcement of the initial rulings.