Latest Takeover News

Echelon Resources has finalised its exit from Cue Energy Resources following Horizon Oil's takeover, converting its Cue shares into cash and Horizon stock while cutting debt.

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.

IFM Global Infrastructure Fund has increased its holding in Atlas Arteria to over 57%, urging shareholders to accept its unconditional A$5.10 per security takeover offer before it closes on 7 July 2026. The bidder objects to Atlas Arteria's recent US$100 million settlement to Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan and plans a strategic review post-acquisition.

Pan African Resources has completed its acquisition of Emmerson Resources through a Court-approved scheme, with Emmerson shares now transferred and shareholders issued Pan African CDIs. Emmerson will be delisted from the ASX on 2 July 2026.

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.

Aeris Resources has finalized its acquisition of Peel Mining via a scheme of arrangement, issuing 0.3363 Aeris shares for each Peel share and preparing Peel for delisting from the ASX.

Kore Potash has updated shareholders at its 2026 AGM that its formal sale process now involves two parties after one withdrew earlier this year. The company cautions that no offers are guaranteed.

Peel Mining has distributed all shares in Spectre Metals to its shareholders, marking the completion of the demerger. This comes just before Aeris Resources is set to acquire Peel in a scheme of arrangement.

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.

Atlas Arteria extinguishes a US$100 million put option with Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan, pauses Chicago Skyway sale, and faces a dismissed Dulles Greenway rate case with potential appeal.

Echelon Resources has crystallised A$15.7 million in cash from selling nearly 140 million Cue Energy shares to Horizon Oil, using the proceeds primarily to reduce debt and solidify its financial position.

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%.