Yesterday
Atomo Diagnostics in cash call following Lumos FDA decision
FDA approval was granted to Lumos on Friday, prompting Atomo to launch the cash call via an institutional placement.
Kathmandu, Rip Curl owner in limbo as emergency capital raise drags
KMD Brands said it was unable to publish its financial accounts as planned this week, and was still finalising the details of a low-priced share issuance.
This Month
BlackRock-backed Akaysha Energy powers up for buyer search
Akaysha’s big ambitions have required big-ticket spending, with the company raising hundreds of millions in debt to finance construction of its batteries.
Ex-KKR China heads negotiate to buy Vitaco, owner of Musashi, Nutra-Life
Barclays and Barrenjoey Capital Partners advised Primavera and Shanghai Pharmaceuticals while Lazard tended to DCP Capital.
New Zealand’s motor vehicles registry pops up in bankers’ pitch books
While a pitch book mention is miles away from an actual sale process, there are signs suggesting the Kiwis are seriously weighing a sale.
AustralianSuper claims another listed M&A kill with Pepper Money
It was far more AustralianSuper’s lack of support for the ownership change than the deal structure or the volatile markets that killed the deal, sources said.
Canva splashes $30m on Melbourne advertising start-up
As it pushes to become more of an artificial intelligence platform, the design software giant has made Melbourne-based Doohly its third purchase of 2026.
Estee Lauder in talks to combine with Jean Paul Gaultier owner Puig
The deal would create a fashion and beauty powerhouse. Between them, the two firms generated more than $28 billion in sales last year from a host of top brands.
Proxy giant CGI Glass Lewis endorses $3.3b Insignia takeover
The 180-year-old wealth manager’s take-private is rating well with institutional proxy advisers and analysts with a retail client base.
Ex-Macquarie banker drives mortgage broker roll-up Recludo towards IPO
Tim Brown says attacking the mortgage market niches with a private-equity lens can help increase broker loan books, keeping power from major banks.
EY appointed to Sanjeev Gupta’s Tasmanian smelter
White Oak, a major lender to GFG Alliance, had been in discussions with EY over the Tasmanian asset for months before pulling the trigger on the VA on Monday.
Former Billabong executives target Rip Curl, pitch KMD Brands carve-up
Stokehouse, a privately owned company that already owns surf labels Vissla and Sisstr, is pushing for the struggling retailer behind Kathmandu to be broken up.
Eyes on 3D Energi as oil and gas giant Conoco flexes buy-out rights
Sources said 3D has hired advisers to negotiate the buy-out with ConocoPhillips. It is also said to be courting regional players capable of lobbing a rival bid.
This company’s board is one of the most dysfunctional on the ASX
Humm was found wanting by the nation’s takeover dispute panel, but the saga is far from over after founder Andrew Abercrombie asked for a review.
Brookfield, BGH Capital rub shoulders in ScotPac’s data room
There are at least eight parties studying Scottish Pacific’s books that sell-side adviser UBS will be hoping to win over before a mid-April deadline.
A few bob more? The great ‘best and final’ vanishing act at BlueScope
If SGH and Steel Dynamics are not the answer, Bluescope’s investors will want them to find another one.
Priceline Pharmacy franchisee sale narrows to final four bidders
There are 91 Infinity group pharmacies on offer, with the portfolio valued between $400 million and $500 million.
Does Barrenjoey plan to kill off the Magellan Financial brand?
The investment bank’s top brass are considering several options as what appears to be a reverse takeover of the funds management giant draws closer.
Don’t take it personally: Bain Special Sits hits hurdle at Infinity
When administrator Teneo officially kicked off proceedings, the would-be acquirers were stopped at the front gate and denied admission to the sale process.
Specs appeal: Bailey Nelson founders slated to appoint UBS as adviser
Bailey Nelson started as pop-up store at Bondi markets in 2012 and has grown into a 122-outlet chain spread across Australia, Canada, Britain and New Zealand.
