Latest Takeover News

The Federal Court has approved the acquisition scheme for Insignia Financial by CC Capital Partners, setting the stage for a $4.80 per share cash payout and imminent ASX suspension.

Horizon Oil has crossed the crucial 50.1% acceptance threshold in its off-market bid for Cue Energy, removing a key condition from the offer. Meanwhile, the Mereenie joint venture suspends planned drilling after gas sales talks with Northern Territory’s Power and Water Corporation expire.

National Storage REIT securityholders have overwhelmingly approved the Brookfield-GIC consortium's $2.86 per security cash acquisition, paving the way for a $6.7 billion transaction expected to complete in May 2026.

Cue Energy Resources has reinforced its call for shareholders to reject Horizon Oil’s takeover bid, citing a new multi-year gas sales agreement and planned well drilling at Palm Valley that underpin its long-term revenue growth.

Kjerulf David Hastings Ainsworth has taken a sharper stance in his bid for Ainsworth Game Technology, opposing Novomatic’s constitutional takeover protections while nominating a former CEO for the board and pressing for a dividend policy amendment.

The Takeovers Panel has temporarily stayed its previous orders against Humm Group Limited following a review application by Mr Andrew Abercrombie. The interim measure preserves the status quo while the review is underway, delaying enforcement of the initial rulings.

Finico Pty Ltd, already holding 57.5% of DTI Group, has initiated an unconditional on-market cash offer at 1.2 cents per share for all remaining shares. Shaw and Partners will facilitate purchases from announcement through late May.

African Gold Ltd shareholders and optionholders overwhelmingly approved schemes of arrangement to be acquired by Montage Gold Corp, setting the stage for a court approval hearing next week.

Cue Energy Resources has locked in a multi-year gas sales agreement with the Northern Territory Government, underwriting the drilling of two new wells at Palm Valley. This deal replaces a prior tentative supply plan and promises stable cash flow through to 2034.

Horizon Oil’s Letter of Intent with Power and Water Corporation for a new Mereenie gas sales deal has expired without replacement, prompting a suspension of planned infill drilling and a notable cut to capital expenditure forecasts.

Diatreme Resources is consolidating its Far North Queensland silica assets by selling the Cape Flattery Silica Project to its joint venture with Sibelco, securing $7.4 million in fresh capital and streamlining project ownership ahead of key development milestones.

Magnetic Resources NL has lodged a draft Scheme Booklet with ASIC and ASX, marking a key step in its proposed acquisition by Genesis Minerals Limited. The booklet includes an independent expert’s report, with shareholder approval expected by mid-2026.