Latest Takeover News

Pacific Smiles Group has agreed to an unconditional $2.20 per share cash takeover offer from its majority shareholder Genesis Bidco, representing a 37.5% premium. The Independent Board Committee recommends shareholders accept the offer, pending no superior proposal and ongoing fairness confirmation.

The Royal Court of Jersey has approved Harmony Gold’s acquisition of MAC Copper, setting the stage for MAC’s trading suspension and delisting from ASX and NYSE.

LDR Assets has issued a second supplementary bidder’s statement clarifying the adjusted cash consideration in its takeover offer for Elanor Commercial Property Fund securities following a September 2025 distribution. The statement addresses concerns raised by the ECF Independent Board Committee and highlights the impact of transaction costs on net tangible assets.

Carawine Resources Limited’s shares have been suspended from trading following a Federal Court ruling that allows QGold Pty Ltd to compulsorily acquire all remaining shares it does not own.

Emu NL has agreed to delay issuing shortfall securities tied to its recent entitlement offer until late October, as the Takeovers Panel continues its review following a challenge by Dronkay Pty Ltd.

The Supreme Court of New South Wales has approved MaxoTel's acquisition of all remaining Vonex shares, triggering a suspension of Vonex trading and impending delisting from the ASX.

Wellard Limited has formally requested to delist from the ASX following the sale of its final revenue-generating vessel, aiming to reduce costs and return excess cash to shareholders. The move awaits shareholder approval at the upcoming AGM.

LDR Assets, led by the Lederer Family Office, updates its $0.70 per security takeover offer for Elanor Commercial Property Fund, highlighting management concerns and urging investors to accept before the 13 October deadline.

Aurumin Limited has secured Supreme Court approval to convene shareholder and optionholder meetings for Brightstar Resources’ proposed full acquisition. The company’s directors unanimously back the schemes, setting the stage for a pivotal vote in November.

Johns Lyng Group shareholders have overwhelmingly approved a scheme of arrangement for acquisition by Pacific Equity Partners, pending final court approval.

Eastern Metals Limited has entered a definitive agreement to acquire Raptor Resources Limited, adding significant copper and gold assets in Canada and Western Australia, alongside a planned capital raise to fund exploration and ASX reinstatement.

Eildon Capital Group has recommended that securityholders accept Samuel Terry Asset Management’s unsolicited $0.875 per security takeover offer, which represents a 24% premium to recent trading prices. An independent expert has deemed the offer fair and reasonable, but uncertainties remain around board composition and liquidity post-offer.