Latest Takeovers News

Austral Resources’ proposed acquisition of Hammer Metals has cleared its first Federal Court hurdle, with ASIC registration of the Scheme Booklet and a shareholder vote now set for 9 November. The transaction still needs shareholder approval, a second Court hearing and other conditions before implementation.

Ingenia Communities has granted Warburg Pincus non-exclusive access to initial due diligence on its $5.25-per-security takeover proposal, bringing the rival approach into a more serious evaluation phase. The board has not endorsed the proposal and continues to progress its acquisition of Peet.

Zenith Minerals has rejected an unsolicited $5 million capital-raising proposal from Aurenne, saying it is incomplete, difficult to implement and offers shareholders no direct consideration. The board has kept its recommendation of Forrestania Resources’ takeover offer unchanged.

EQT Infrastructure has reaffirmed its intention to pursue a takeover of Cleanaway at no less than its indicative offer price, clearing another hurdle in the non-binding process. The parties are now working towards an implementation deed, but a binding transaction remains uncertain.

Hammer Metals’ proposed acquisition by Austral Resources has cleared its first court stage, with ASIC registering the scheme booklet and an independent expert backing the scrip deal. Shareholders now face linked votes on the takeover and the demerger of Western Australian gold assets into an unlisted company.

oOh!media has sent shareholders the scheme booklet and voting materials for I Squared Capital’s proposed acquisition, moving the transaction into its decisive shareholder approval phase. The vote is scheduled for 2 November, with the board continuing to recommend the deal subject to key conditions.

Noumi has secured court approval to put Arrovest’s proposed takeover and option cancellation schemes to shareholders and optionholders. The next significant disclosure is the scheme booklet, including the independent expert’s report.

Steadfast Group has disclosed a notice from Pentwater Capital Management concerning equity derivatives under Takeovers Panel guidance. The filing does not reveal the position’s size, direction, counterparties or economic exposure, leaving its significance unresolved.

Nutritional Growth Solutions has completed its acquisition of Sprout Organic, installing founder Selasi Berdie as CEO and reshaping the group around infant, toddler and children’s nutrition. The deal lifts shares on issue to 964 million, while management targets A$870,000 in annualised savings.

Suncorp Group has rejected speculation that it is in takeover discussions with Tokio Marine after its shares climbed from $19.05 to $20.18 and trading volumes increased. The insurer told the ASX it had received no takeover offer and knew of no undisclosed information explaining the move.

Lynas Rare Earths has agreed to acquire Meteoric Resources in an all-share deal valued at about A$968 million, adding the Caldeira rare earths project in Brazil to its portfolio. The proposed transaction would materially expand Lynas’ resource base, but still depends on shareholder, court and Brazilian regulatory approvals.

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.