Latest Takeover News

The Takeovers Panel has issued final orders against Humm Group Limited following misleading statements about a Credit Corp takeover proposal and improper share acquisitions by a major shareholder. The Panel mandates corrective disclosure and divestment of shares to restore market integrity.

Ainsworth Game Technology Limited has released its Target’s Statement recommending shareholders accept an unconditional proportional off-market takeover bid by Mr Kjerulf David Hastings Ainsworth at $1.30 per share, representing a premium to recent trading prices.

Echelon Resources Limited has agreed to postpone accepting Horizon Oil Limited's off-market takeover bid for Cue Energy Resources Limited shares it controls, excluding those under a pre-bid agreement, until 13 April 2026.

Identitii Limited has secured $200,000 through a placement of approximately 28.57 million shares at $0.007 each to existing shareholders, including Cameron Beavis, to address short-term funding needs while adhering to Takeovers Panel orders related to its Rights Issue.

Insignia Financial has received Foreign Investment Review Board approval for its proposed acquisition by Daintree BidCo, clearing a key regulatory hurdle. The scheme now awaits shareholder and court approvals, with the board recommending shareholder support.

Cue Energy Resources Limited’s Independent Board Committee has unanimously advised shareholders to reject Horizon Oil Limited’s off-market takeover offer, citing undervaluation and significant risks. Shareholders are urged to take no action in response to the offer.

Winsome Resources has sent out the Scheme Booklet to shareholders detailing the proposed acquisition by Li-FT Power, setting the stage for key votes in early May. Securityholders must now decide on the future ownership of the company through a formal scheme of arrangement.

Celsius Resources has appointed Bardin Davis as Managing Director to spearhead financing efforts for its Maalinao-Caigutan-Biyog Copper-Gold Project, while initiating a search for a Non-Executive Chair to strengthen governance.

Healthscope has paid all rent due through April 2026 for hospitals owned by HealthCo Healthcare & Wellness REIT, while alternative operators submit plans to take over hospital operations.

The Australian Treasurer has issued interim directions preventing Hong Kong Ying Tak Limited from transferring or voting over 361 million shares in Northern Minerals, amid suspected breaches of foreign investment disposal orders. Northern Minerals is cooperating with regulators while focusing on its rare earths project.

Cue Energy Resources has lodged an application with the Takeovers Panel contesting Horizon Oil's off-market takeover bid, alleging undisclosed arrangements and anti-competitive conduct that could undermine a fair market for control.

Advanced Innergy Holdings has tabled a non-binding proposal to acquire Matrix Composites & Engineering at a substantial premium, aiming to cement its foothold in the Asia-Pacific subsea sector.