Latest Takeover News

Elanor Funds Management has lodged an application with the Takeovers Panel contesting disclosure deficiencies in Lederer’s takeover bid for Elanor Commercial Property Fund. The dispute centers on transparency around ownership, management, and strategic intentions.

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.

Johns Lyng Group Limited (JLG) shareholders are set to vote on a scheme of arrangement that would see Sherwood BidCo Pty Ltd, backed by Pacific Equity Partners, acquire 100% of JLG shares at a significant premium. The scheme booklet, now registered with ASIC, outlines a $4.00 per share cash consideration and an option for management shareholders to receive scrip in the acquirer's holding company.

Beacon Minerals has sold a significant portion of its Astral Resources shares, raising $5.9 million to support development at its Jaurdi Mill and Iguana projects.

Lion Selection Group has committed $1 million to Sunshine Metals, increasing its stake to 9.2% as Sunshine advances promising high-grade gold projects in North Queensland.

Dundee Precious Metals has received court sanction for its recommended acquisition of Adriatic Metals, paving the way for a scheme of arrangement expected to take effect on 3 September 2025. The transaction will result in Adriatic shares being cancelled and DPM’s listing on the ASX as a foreign exempt entity.

Warriedar Resources has secured a crucial ASX waiver allowing the cancellation of 5 million unlisted options without shareholder approval, smoothing the path for Capricorn Metals’ acquisition scheme.

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.

MAC Copper Limited shareholders have decisively approved the proposed acquisition by Harmony Gold, clearing a major hurdle for the transaction. The scheme now awaits final court sanction before becoming effective.

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.