Latest Takeover News

AVJennings Limited has secured crucial approvals from Australian and New Zealand regulators for its proposed acquisition by PM Nominees C Pty Ltd, moving the deal closer to completion.

The Federal Court of Australia has approved Dollarama’s acquisition of The Reject Shop, setting the stage for a significant shift in the Australian discount retail landscape. Shareholders are poised to receive a special dividend and a cash payout as the scheme becomes effective.

Kinterra has increased its takeover offer for New World Resources to A$0.062 per share, positioning its bid as superior and less conditional than rival Central Metals Asia’s scheme proposal. With a significant stake and strategic moves underway, the battle for NWR ownership intensifies.

New World Resources and Central Asia Metals have agreed to increase their takeover offer to 6.2 cents per share, surpassing a competing bid and reshaping the acquisition landscape.

Peak Rare Earths has satisfied a critical Tanzanian mining licence condition and secured regulatory consent, advancing its proposed acquisition by a Shenghe subsidiary. The deal still awaits shareholder and further regulatory approvals.

Engenco Limited’s shares will be suspended from trading following compulsory acquisition notices issued by Elph Investments, signaling a major shift in ownership.

Santos Limited has entered a process deed granting XRG Consortium exclusive rights to pursue a potential A$8.89 per share cash takeover offer, setting the stage for a pivotal chapter in the oil and gas sector.

The Takeovers Panel has received a contentious application challenging Keybridge Capital’s role in the Yowie takeover bid, spotlighting conflicts of interest tied to WAM Active’s influence. Interim orders were declined, leaving the dispute unresolved as a critical shareholder meeting unfolds.

GTN Limited has revised down its FY25 revenue and adjusted EBITDA guidance, citing one-off corporate expenses and strategic investments, while maintaining strong cash flow and capital management plans.

Silk Logistics Holdings and DP World Australia have agreed to push back the deadline for their acquisition deal, awaiting a key regulatory decision from the ACCC.

Microba Life Sciences has announced a $14.5 million capital raising, including a $2 million fully underwritten Securities Purchase Plan (SPP) and a $12.5 million Placement, aimed at fast-tracking commercialisation of its microbiome diagnostic tests in Australia and the UK.

Alkane Resources has secured key regulatory approvals from FIRB and ASIC, paving the way for its planned merger with Mandalay Resources. This milestone brings the companies closer to creating a diversified Australian gold and antimony producer.