AIM gold miner targets Australian rival
To further its ambitions of becoming a mid-tier gold miner, the AIM-listed Stratex International has signed a provisional,…
Australia
TPG makes revised offer for Fairfax
The consortium led by US private equity firm TPG and the Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan has made a…
Two groups vying for Endeavour Energy
The privatisation of the Endeavour Energy power grid company in New South Wales has come down to a…
IOOF looks at wealth management opportunities
The Australian financial services conglomerate IOOF has reiterated its interest in buying ANZ’s wealth management business, but stressed…
TPG explores Australian media bid
Shares in Australia’s Fairfax Media hit their highest level since 2011 on March 29 amid suggestions that the…
Engie targets foreign buyers for Oz plants
French energy utility Engie is targeting foreign buyers for its modern coal-fired plant in Australia, as – like…
Three bids for Endeavour Energy
Three bidding consortia have submitted offers for the Australian energy grid business Endeavour Energy. Sources say that groups…
Playtech snaps up bingo software firm
In another “bolt on” acquisition to extend its reach in online gaming markets, the London-listed gambling software company…
QBE denial leads to Allianz quandary
An explicit denial that the leading Australian insurance company QBE is holding talks with Allianz about a bid…
Rio Tinto agrees coal sale with Chinese
Mining giant Rio Tinto may have finally managed to offload most of its coal assets with the announced…
