Latest Takeover Bid News

Whitebark Energy Limited has announced an off-market takeover offer to acquire all shares and options in King Energy Limited, with unanimous support from King’s board. The offer aims to create a diversified Australian energy company with enhanced market presence and operational synergies.

Fortescue Ltd’s subsidiary FMG Pilbara Pty Ltd has acquired a 66.23% majority interest in Red Hawk Mining, advancing its takeover bid with an increased offer price to incentivize remaining shareholders.

Mako Gold Limited’s securities have been suspended from ASX trading following Aurum Resources’ dispatch of compulsory acquisition notices, signaling a pivotal ownership transition.

5G Networks Limited has extended its on-market takeover offer for AuCyber Limited shares, prolonging the bid period to mid-February 2025. This move signals continued strategic interest amid a competitive acquisition landscape.

5G Networks Limited has automatically extended its takeover offer for AuCyber Limited after increasing its voting power to over 50%, signaling a decisive step toward full control.

Astral Resources NL has initiated an off-market takeover offer for Maximus Resources Limited, proposing one Astral share for every two Maximus shares. The Maximus Board unanimously recommends acceptance, highlighting a significant premium and strategic consolidation benefits.

Charter Hall Wholesale Management Limited has extended its off-market takeover offer for Hotel Property Investments, pushing the closing date to March 14, 2025. The offer is now unconditional, having cleared all defeating conditions.

LiveHire’s 2Q25 report reveals a sharp rise in operating cash outflows and a dip in SaaS revenue, offset by strong growth in its North American Direct Sourcing business and a strategic capital raise amid an ongoing takeover.

Aurum Resources reports a maiden 1.6 million ounce gold resource at its Boundiali project in Côte d'Ivoire, alongside ongoing high-grade drilling success and a strategic merger with Mako Gold Limited.

Mako Gold Limited reported a challenging quarter with significant cash outflows and has drawn $500,000 from a $1.5 million loan facility linked to Aurum Resources’ takeover offer. The company’s available funding now covers less than one quarter of its operational needs.

Mako Gold Limited has agreed to a takeover by Aurum Resources, creating a stronger gold exploration entity in West Africa with over A$20 million in cash to accelerate development at key projects.

AUCyber Limited has received a conditional takeover proposal from Interactive Pty Ltd at $0.165 per share, prompting a careful board review against a competing offer from 5GN.