Latest Takeovers Panel News

The Takeovers Panel has introduced a phased lifting of voting restrictions on ARN Media’s 6.83% stake in Southern Cross Media, allowing incremental voting rights restoration starting July 2025 amid a contested board spill.

Kinterra Capital has lodged a formal application with the Takeovers Panel, contesting Central Asia Metals’ takeover tactics and $10 million placement in New World Resources. The dispute raises questions about market fairness and control of the mineral explorer.

The Takeovers Panel has declared unacceptable circumstances in Emu NL’s recent shareholder meeting, citing a controversial share placement and proxy voting issues that clouded the election outcome and board control.

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.

The Takeovers Panel has declined to review its earlier decision on Keybridge Capital's board reshuffle, dismissing Yowie Group's challenge and signaling a firm stance on takeover conduct.

The Takeovers Panel has issued interim orders preventing Yowie Group Ltd from processing acceptances or declaring unconditional its takeover bid for Keybridge Capital Limited, maintaining the status quo amid ongoing proceedings.

The Takeovers Panel has declined to declare unacceptable circumstances in a dispute involving Mayfield Childcare Limited shareholders but has referred potential breaches of takeover laws to ASIC for further investigation.

Kinterra Capital has applied to the Takeovers Panel to halt New World Resources’ $10 million placement, arguing it could block rival bids amid an ongoing takeover dispute.

Keybridge Capital has lodged formal applications with the Takeovers Panel contesting Yowie Group’s off-market takeover offer, citing alleged legal circumvention and disclosure issues. The dispute raises questions about control dynamics and shareholder rights in the unfolding corporate tussle.

Yowie Group Ltd has formally applied to the Takeovers Panel for a review of its recent decision involving Keybridge Capital Limited, signaling ongoing regulatory scrutiny in this corporate governance matter.

The Takeovers Panel has declined to find unacceptable circumstances in Keybridge Capital's attempt to alter Yowie Group's board during an ongoing takeover bid, signaling regulatory acceptance of strategic board changes in contested bids.

Yowie Group Ltd has initiated an off-market takeover bid to acquire Keybridge Capital Limited, offering one Yowie share for each Keybridge share amid Keybridge's financial distress and administration history.