Australia M&A Transactions

EQT takes a controlling interest in the Melbourne Storm rugby league club for approximately AUD150 million, marking a significant move in sports investment.

Private equity firm TPG Global submits a takeover bid for EQT Holdings, valuing the Australian investment manager at US$468 million. Market reacts positively to the potential deal.

EQT invests in Melbourne Storm rugby club for A$150 million, expanding its sports portfolio amidst growing private equity interest in the sector.

Brookfield Asset Management advances talks for a $2.9 billion acquisition of Reliance Worldwide Corporation, a key player in plumbing solutions with strong US market presence.

Brookfield Capital Partners makes a $2.9B all-cash offer for Reliance Worldwide Corporation, marking its fourth bid and advancing acquisition talks.

OceanaGold secures the Katanning Gold Project in Western Australia through a $549 million acquisition of Ausgold, boosting its production potential.

Paramount

Paramount and Skydance achieve widespread regulatory approval for their merger, with a 12-state lawsuit now the primary obstacle to completion.

iFoodDS divests Quality Insights to Foods Connected, sharpening focus on Trace Exchange platform amid rising demand for food supply chain transparency and traceability.

I Squared Capital acquires Australian out-of-home advertising firm oOh!Media for $634M, concluding a competitive auction and highlighting DOOH sector appeal.

Boardroom

65 Equity Partners and Tower Capital Asia are exploring a $1 billion sale of corporate services provider Boardroom, attracting interest from major PE firms.

Bain Capital secures Gong Cha, a global bubble tea giant with 2,200 locations, in a deal valued over $635 million. Explore market implications.