Australia M&A Transactions

LaunchVic

Victoria consolidates LaunchVic and Breakthrough Victoria into Innovation Victoria, aiming to streamline support and capital for its thriving startup ecosystem.

Fintech LemFi buys Wealth8, integrating investment services for its global customer base and addressing wealth disparities in diaspora communities.

Coles

Australian retailer Coles is reportedly negotiating a USD2.76 billion deal with TPG for Greencross Pet Wellness, eyeing expansion in the booming pet care sector.

Perpetual rebuffs EQT's $1.7B acquisition offer, citing insufficient value and conditional terms. EQT may revise its proposal.

Perpetual

Australian asset manager Perpetual rebuffs AUD2.5B (USD1.7B) offer from EQT-backed Windflower, deeming it undervalued and too conditional. Focus remains on asset management.

BMO Financial Group strengthens Australian presence by acquiring Euroz Hartleys' capital markets operations. Strategic expansion into Asia-Pacific financial services.

Goodman Australia Industrial Partnership

Goodman Australia Industrial Partnership expands its industrial real estate portfolio by acquiring Brickworks' interests from Washington H. Soul Pattinson.

Danone acquires Made Group for $1.4B, bolstering its health beverage offerings. TPG Capital exits its investment in the Australian company.

Obayashi Corporation acquires Multiplex from Brookfield Business Corporation for $650 million, enhancing global construction reach. Learn about the deal's implications.

Premier Biotech

Premier Biotech, with Align Capital Partners, acquires NexScreen and TransMed, enhancing its global diagnostics and e-commerce offerings in healthcare and workplace safety.

Eden Exchange strengthens its private capital markets platform by acquiring Dealcierge, integrating advanced deal facilitation technology.