Latest Takeovers Panel News

Zenith Minerals has acknowledged Forrestania Resources’ completed capital raising and acquisition of the Edna May Gold Project, but the takeover process remains subject to the Takeovers Panel’s final orders. Further disclosure from Zenith is still pending.

The Takeovers Panel has replaced previous interim orders on Forrestania Resources’ takeover bid for Zenith Minerals with fresh orders that prevent Forrestania from closing the bid until the Panel’s proceedings conclude or two months pass.

The WIN Group has increased its economic interest in Nine Entertainment (ASX:NEC) to 31.18% by acquiring 47 million shares on market, nudging its voting power closer to a quarter of the company.

A2MP Investments has issued a third supplementary bidder's statement disputing the valuation and assumptions underpinning Canyon Resources' takeover response, highlighting persistent funding uncertainties and project execution risks. The bidder insists its offer remains the sole liquidity option for shareholders ahead of the September 21 deadline.

Pengana Capital Group has lodged a formal application with the Takeovers Panel contesting the legitimacy and disclosure of Pengana International Equities’ recent capital management moves, including a contentious buy-back and rights issue.

Adslot Ltd swung to a $4.2 million profit in FY2026, buoyed by a $6 million non-cash gain from deconsolidating its troubled subsidiary. The company’s restructuring efforts trimmed costs by 28%, but revenue fell 10%.

The Takeovers Panel has renewed interim orders that halt Forrestania Resources from advancing its takeover bid for Zenith Minerals without approval, including an extension of the bid deadline to 14 September 2026.

An application to the Takeovers Panel challenges the integrity of A2MP's takeover bid for Canyon Resources, citing misleading statements and undisclosed shareholder dealings amid project financing uncertainty.

humm Group reports a 60% drop in FY26 net profit after tax to $15.7 million, weighed down by irregular legal expenses and credit impairments, while declaring a final dividend and completing major board renewal.

The Takeovers Panel has opted not to pursue proceedings over allegations of undisclosed share ownership and associations in GWR Group, referring unresolved concerns to ASIC for further scrutiny.

Zenith Minerals and Forrestania Resources have amended their takeover implementation deed, updating key terms including offer conditions, board changes, and break fees as Forrestania pursues control.

The Acting President of the Takeovers Panel has refused to impose interim restrictions on certain GWR shareholders' voting and share transfer rights, leaving the door open for a full Panel review.