Latest Takeover News

RPMGlobal has secured a crucial Foreign Investment Review Board approval for its proposed acquisition by Caterpillar, marking a significant step forward in the takeover process.

Helix Resources updates investors on the complex status of its Gold Basin joint venture amid a hostile takeover bid by Canex Metals and a loan restructuring by Gold Basin Resources.

Energy Fuels Inc. has announced a binding agreement to acquire Australian Strategic Materials Ltd (ASM) in a deal valuing ASM at approximately A$447 million, offering shareholders a 121% premium. The acquisition aims to establish a vertically integrated Western rare earths supply chain, aligning with critical minerals strategies between the US and Australia.

Mayfield Childcare Limited’s board has issued a Target’s Statement recommending shareholders reject Embark Early Education’s unsolicited takeover offer, citing undervaluation and significant risks. The offer, which includes a scrip or cash option, is seen as opportunistically timed amid Mayfield’s operational turnaround.

Identitii Limited has voluntarily suspended trading of its deferred settlement securities following a takeover dispute initiated by Mitchell Asset Management. The suspension awaits a critical announcement on the Takeovers Panel's decision.

Mitchell Asset Management challenges Identitii Limited’s recent rights issue, alleging it could unfairly boost Beauvais Capital’s stake close to 50%, sparking a potential showdown at the Takeovers Panel.

Predictive Discovery has secured a crucial court approval for its acquisition of Robex Resources, paving the way for the deal to close in early 2026 pending final regulatory consents.

The Foreign Investment Review Board has extended its deadline to assess Caterpillar’s proposed acquisition of RPMGlobal, pushing the decision to 23 January 2026. This procedural extension keeps the deal on track but leaves some questions open for shareholders.

The Takeovers Panel has declined to investigate allegations of undisclosed shareholder associations at Cyclone Metals, following a contentious director removal. This decision signals regulatory confidence in the company’s governance stability.

Venus Metals Corporation has issued a second supplementary target’s statement urging shareholders to reject QGold’s increased takeover offer of $0.21 per share, citing significant undervaluation of its key assets and improved financial position.

QGold Pty Ltd has raised its takeover offer for Venus Metals Corporation shares to $0.21 and extended the offer period to 30 January 2026, signalling a firm final bid in the ongoing acquisition attempt.

QGold Pty Ltd has increased its all-cash takeover offer for Venus Metals Corporation shares from 17 to 21 cents and extended the offer period to 30 January 2026, signalling renewed intent to secure full ownership.