Latest Takeovers Code News

Oregon Group is seeking effective control of New Zealand King Salmon after agreeing to buy half of a 9.87% stake and secure voting rights over another holder’s shares. The proposed transaction would give Oregon control of 50.68% of NZK’s voting rights, subject to several approvals.

Mangawhai Collective aims to boost its stake in Bremworth from 19.73% to a controlling interest by offering NZD 0.90 per share for nearly 44% of outstanding shares, subject to conditions and shareholder precommitments.

Sena & Co Limited has launched a conditional full takeover offer for the remaining shares of 2 Cheap Cars Group Limited, aiming to increase its stake from 75.9% to at least 90%. The NZ$0.80 per share cash offer comes with plans to delist 2CC and maintain current operations.

Freedom Bidco has increased its unsolicited cash offer for Strata Investment Holdings to A$0.22 per share, presenting shareholders with a premium liquidity option ahead of Strata’s imminent ASX delisting. The offer includes a cash alternative and a share swap, while Freedom Bidco accuses Strata’s board of obstructive tactics and governance failings.

Tourism Holdings Limited has allowed the BGH-led consortium to conduct due diligence after a revised all-cash offer of NZ$3.10 per share. The Board remains cautious, with no recommendation or decision yet on the potential acquisition.

Accordant Group has confirmed it has met the minimum NZD 5 million target for its rights offer, with the S.A. Hull Family Trust No. 2 stepping in to cover any shortfall. The offer is set to close on 13 May 2026, with final results due two days earlier.

Bourns, Inc. has crossed the 90% acceptance threshold in its takeover of Rakon, making the offer unconditional and triggering compulsory acquisition rights and a planned delisting from NZX.

Accordant Group Limited’s shareholders have approved a significant share issuance under a Rights Offer, allowing the Hull Family Trust to increase its voting control beyond 20%. The move also greenlights additional share allocations to related parties to cover subscription shortfalls.

Rio Tinto and Glencore have entered preliminary talks about a possible all-share merger via a Court-sanctioned scheme of arrangement, though no firm offer has been made. The mining giants have until early February to decide on progressing the deal.

Finaccess Restauración, S.L. has closed its takeover offer for Restaurant Brands New Zealand Limited, securing approximately 98% ownership and initiating compulsory acquisition of remaining shares ahead of the company’s delisting from NZX and ASX.

Finaccess Restauración, S.L. has secured acceptances exceeding 90% in its takeover bid for Restaurant Brands New Zealand, setting the stage for compulsory acquisition of remaining shares and imminent delisting.

Kore Potash has initiated a formal sale process as it seeks a strategic partner with potash mining expertise for its Kola Project, while also reviewing funding options to support project construction.