Latest Takeover News

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.

Elanor Investors Group reported a substantial $157.8 million net loss for FY24 amid asset devaluations and debt covenant breaches, prompting a strategic recapitalisation and leadership transition.

ASF Group Limited reports a dramatic turnaround to a $25.8 million profit for FY2025, driven by a one-off $32.7 million gain from subsidiary disposals amid a 70% revenue drop.

Iris Cairns Property Pty Ltd has lodged a bidder’s statement for an all-cash $3.87 per unit takeover offer for Reef Casino Trust, securing unanimous recommendation from the trust’s board and major unitholders. The offer, representing a significant premium, awaits regulatory approvals and closes in March 2026.

MIXI Australia has secured majority voting power in PointsBet, pushing the takeover offer deadline to mid-September and setting the stage for full control.

Janus Electric Holdings reported a steep 94% rise in net loss to $8.7 million for FY2025, impacted by a disruptive battery recall and significant restructuring costs. The company completed a reverse takeover, raised $8.8 million, and secured a $5 million MOU for African expansion, signaling a bold shift toward heavy transport electrification.

betr Entertainment has lodged a formal application with the Takeovers Panel, contesting PointsBet’s board decision to accelerate vesting of performance rights amid competing takeover bids, a move that significantly boosted MIXI’s voting power.

PointsBet reports a 6% revenue increase and returns to normalised EBITDA profitability in FY25, while the board unanimously backs MIXI Australia’s all-cash $1.25 per share takeover offer, urging shareholders to reject a rival hostile bid.

Broken Hill Mines Limited reported a $2.42 million loss for FY2025 amid a transformative acquisition of Broken Hill Mines Holdings Pty Ltd and a $20 million capital raise, marking its relisting on the ASX under the code BHM.

Scalare Partners Holdings Limited reported a 26% increase in total revenues to $3.54 million for FY25, driven by strong growth in founder support services and strategic acquisitions. However, the Group recorded a statutory loss of $2.65 million amid increased structural and compliance costs following its ASX listing and expansion.

Adriatic Metals Plc shares have been suspended from the ASX to facilitate its proposed acquisition by Dundee Precious Metals Inc. under a UK scheme of arrangement.

PointsBet Holdings has issued a second supplementary target’s statement reaffirming its unanimous recommendation to accept MIXI Australia’s $1.25 per share cash takeover offer, despite a competing all-scrip bid from betr Entertainment. MIXI’s conditional price increase to $1.30 is unlikely as it cannot secure 90% ownership.