Latest Takeover Bid News

Charter Hall Retail REIT reported a strong turnaround with a statutory profit of $108.6 million for the half year ending December 2024, despite a 7% dip in operating earnings. The REIT maintained its interim distribution at 12.30 cents per unit amid ongoing portfolio adjustments and rising finance costs.

Matsa Resources has advised shareholders to take no immediate action following Patronus Resources’ unsolicited takeover offer, with a formal recommendation expected soon.

Patronus Resources has initiated an on-market takeover offer for Matsa Resources at $0.045 per share, representing a significant premium and aiming to consolidate its position in gold exploration.

Euroz Hartleys, acting for Patronus Resources, has launched an unconditional on-market takeover bid for Matsa Resources at A$0.045 per share, aiming to acquire all shares not already controlled. The offer period runs from February 24 to March 24, 2025.

ikeGPS has halted acquisition talks after a private equity offer at a 62% premium failed to secure key shareholder backing, signaling confidence in its growth trajectory within the electric utility software market.

Hotel Property Investments (HPI) reported a resilient H1 FY25 with a $1.26 billion portfolio and upgraded its distribution guidance to 19.7 cents per security, despite significant governance changes amid a takeover bid.

Hotel Property Investments (HPI) reported a robust half-year profit of A$16.7 million, driven by rising rental income and property valuations, while managing significant takeover defence costs amid Charter Hall Retail REIT and Hostplus bids.

SEQ Hospitality Group has formally withdrawn its off-market takeover bid for Eumundi Group following shareholder and court approval of a competing scheme of arrangement. This move effectively ends the takeover offer and confirms the scheme as the path forward for Eumundi shareholders.

Beam Dental Bidco Pty Ltd’s off-market takeover offer for Pacific Smiles Group Limited is set to close on 11 February 2025, with the Pacific Smiles Board unanimously recommending acceptance of the cash offer. Holding 89.23% voting power, Bidco signals no extension or price increase, urging shareholders to act promptly.

Australian Food Super (AFS) has initiated a compulsory buy-out of the last remaining convertible securities in Dynamic Group Holdings Limited (DDB) following its near-total takeover. The buy-out offer aligns with an independent expert valuation, signaling the final phase of AFS's consolidation.

Fortescue Ltd has crossed the 75% ownership threshold in Red Hawk Mining, prompting an increase in its takeover offer price from A$1.05 to A$1.20 per share ahead of the March 3 closing date.

Inca Minerals has entered a binding agreement to acquire Stunalara Metals via an off-market takeover bid, aiming to expand its portfolio with high-grade gold and antimony exploration assets in North Queensland and beyond.