Latest Takeover News

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.

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.