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Latest news: Merger, Acquisition and Takeover

Plumbing company execs recommend $4b takeover offer

Plumbing company execs recommend $4b takeover offer

Reliance Worldwide's board says it couldn't find anyone willing to beat Brookfield's $4.75-per-share takeover offer and says shareholders should take the deal.

Annuity provider's shares surge on $8b takeover offer

Annuity provider's shares surge on $8b takeover offer

Annuity provider's shares surge on $8b takeover offer

Annuity provider's shares surge on $8b takeover offer

Challenger Limited says its board is considering an acquisition approach from TAL, Australia's biggest life insurance company.

Australian rare earth miners in $1 billion tie-up

Australian rare earth miners in $1 billion tie-up

Australian rare earth miners in $1 billion tie-up

Australian rare earth miners in $1 billion tie-up

Gina Rinehart-backed Lynas Rare Earths is acquiring Meteoric Resources at a 68 per cent premium amid surging demand for rare earth metals.

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South African gold giant set to pursue Australian rival

South African gold giant set to pursue Australian rival

Johannesburg-based Gold Fields isn't giving up on acquiring Northern Star Resources despite the Australian goldminer rejecting its $39 billion takeover offer.

Aussie plumbing products giant to be acquired for $3.9b

Aussie plumbing products giant to be acquired for $3.9b

Plumbing and heating solutions company Reliance Worldwide has agreed to be bought out by private equity giant Brookfield, giving its investors a windfall.

Aussie shipbuilder gets big offer for US operation

Aussie shipbuilder gets big offer for US operation

A South Korean conglomerate has lobbed a massive bid for an Australian shipbuilder's most lucrative business, sending its share price rocketing.

Australia's second share exchange changes hands

Australia's second share exchange changes hands

Cboe Australia, formerly known as Chi-X Australia, has been purchased by the parent company of the Toronto Stock Exchange for $426 million.

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Judge pauses Paramount-Warner Bros deal until August

Judge pauses Paramount-Warner Bros deal until August

Judge pauses Paramount-Warner Bros deal until August

Judge pauses Paramount-Warner Bros deal until August

Paramount Skydance says a delay in its proposed merger with Warner Bros Discovery could cost it more than $US1 billion.

Shoe chain tells UK share predator offer is 'rejected'

Shoe chain tells UK share predator offer is 'rejected'

Shoe chain tells UK share predator offer is 'rejected'

Shoe chain tells UK share predator offer is 'rejected'

The owner of some of Australia's best-known footwear store chains has rejected a zero-premium takeover offer from a British retailer.

UK retail giant makes hostile bid for Hype DC owner

UK retail giant makes hostile bid for Hype DC owner

UK retail giant makes hostile bid for Hype DC owner

UK retail giant makes hostile bid for Hype DC owner

The British company that owns Sports Direct is offering to buy Accent Group for $390 million, saying it has concerns about its management and chairman.

Warner Bros signs $US110 billion deal with Paramount

Warner Bros signs $US110 billion deal with Paramount

Warner Bros signs $US110 billion deal with Paramount

Warner Bros signs $US110 billion deal with Paramount

Warner Bros Discovery has agreed to a $A155 billion takeover deal by Paramount Skydance.

Suitors fire up steelmaker takeover with hotter offer

Suitors fire up steelmaker takeover with hotter offer

Suitors fire up steelmaker takeover with hotter offer

Suitors fire up steelmaker takeover with hotter offer

A takeover offer worth $2 billion more than a previous attempt to snare Australia's largest steelmaker is no certainty to be successful.

Work never ends for used car giant after $120m sale

Work never ends for used car giant after $120m sale

Work never ends for used car giant after $120m sale

Work never ends for used car giant after $120m sale

A used car startup has netted its founder a nine-figure payday after selling his business to Toyota but it won't put the handbrake on his drive.

BlueScope predator is comfortable about moving on

BlueScope predator is comfortable about moving on

BlueScope predator is comfortable about moving on

BlueScope predator is comfortable about moving on

The Stokes family-controlled SGH says it has delivered a strong first-half result, and signalled its not for turning on its rejected BlueScope takeover bid.

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'Glen Tinto' deal dead as Rio exits same river thrice

As copper prices hover near all-time highs, Rio Tinto's decision to reject a merger might be a surprise, but analysts say the miner has been very disciplined.

Steelmaker's new CEO moves to cut costs on first day

In her first days as BlueScope Steel's new chief executive, Tania Archibald has pledged to streamline "leadership and functional teams" to save $150 million.

Mega miner merger would knock BHP off world No.1 perch

One of Australia's biggest commodity companies is considering a $300 billion takeover pitch to form the world's largest mining group.

BlueScope shares steady after $13b deal's rejection

BlueScope Steel shares fell 1.6 per cent, holding onto most of their gains from this week, a sign that investors think the takeover saga isn't over yet.

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Aussie steelmaker tipped to rebuff fresh $13b takeover

Shares in Australia's biggest steelmaker soared to a 17-year high on a takeover bid but analysts suggest Kerry Stokes and his US partner need to up their offer.

Mega media group merger clears shareholder hurdle

Seven West Media shareholders have overwhelmingly agreed to the TV network's merger with Southern Cross Media, with the union set to be complete in weeks.

Shopping for a new car? Life360 will have your back

Family location-sharing app owner Life360 says a recent $181 million acquisition will bring it closer to its goal of targeting users where they are with ads.

Aust's biggest self-storage chain to be taken private

National Storage, which owns 290 self-storage locations in Australia and New Zealand, has agreed to be acquired by Brookfield and GIC for $4 billion.

Treasurer blocks US takeover of Aussie pharma company

A takeover deal for an Australian pharmaceutical manufacturer has been knocked on the head, with the treasurer citing risks to the supply of critical medicines.

Helloworld Travel offers $353 million for Webjet Group

The company behind Magellan Travel, Express Tickets and Viva Holidays is offering to buy the owner of Australia's leading online travel agent.

Seven merger with Southern Cross moves a step closer

The planned merger of a major radio network with a TV broadcaster has been approved by competition watchdog, moving a prominent mogul closer to retirement.

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