M&A Activity

Metcash (ASX:MTS) has entered a binding agreement to acquire the 15-store Peries Group for up to $85 million.

Leadership read: Consolidation shifts the leadership question from growth to integration. For Metcash in the sector, the demand moves toward transformation and integration leaders who can merge teams, systems and cultures without losing momentum. Across Oceania, watch whether the integration is properly resourced; deals are won or lost the year after they close.

curated · 2026-10-18 · context →

RAS Technology Holdings (ASX:RTH) has received a takeover offer at a 93% premium to its share price.

Leadership read: Consolidation shifts the leadership question from growth to integration. For RAS Technology Holdings in the sector, the demand moves toward transformation and integration leaders who can merge teams, systems and cultures without losing momentum. Across Oceania, watch whether the integration is properly resourced; deals are won or lost the year after they close.

curated · 2026-10-18 · context →

MBSB is actively exploring further acquisitions in Malaysia, including mortgage portfolios, a credit card business (organic build or acquisition), and takaful (Syariah-compliant insurance) operations, to gain scale ahead of a 2027-2030 strategic plan. Overseas expansion is not planned for now.

Leadership read: Consolidation shifts the leadership question from growth to integration. For MBSB Bhd in the sector, the demand moves toward transformation and integration leaders who can merge teams, systems and cultures without losing momentum. Across Asia, watch whether the integration is properly resourced; deals are won or lost the year after they close.

curated · 2026-10-18 · context →

Barry Hearn, former Matchroom chief and ex-Leyton Orient chairman, has bought a stake in non-league football club Brentwood Town and says he will drive its profile and commercial interest.

Leadership read: Consolidation shifts the leadership question from growth to integration. For Brentwood Town in the sector, the demand moves toward transformation and integration leaders who can merge teams, systems and cultures without losing momentum. Across EMEA, watch whether the integration is properly resourced; deals are won or lost the year after they close.

curated · 2026-10-18 · context →

Panzani and Cerealis are combining to form a significant European food group with combined annual revenue of about EUR 1 billion. The founding families of Cerealis, Sofina and CVC Capital Partners back the new group.

Leadership read: Consolidation shifts the leadership question from growth to integration. For Panzani / Cerealis in the sector, the demand moves toward transformation and integration leaders who can merge teams, systems and cultures without losing momentum. Across EMEA, watch whether the integration is properly resourced; deals are won or lost the year after they close.

curated · 2026-10-18 · context →

A change of control at AES Ohio, a US utility, is pending FERC approval, with scrutiny of the capital investors who would take ownership amid surging power demand.

Leadership read: Consolidation shifts the leadership question from growth to integration. For AES Ohio in the sector, the demand moves toward transformation and integration leaders who can merge teams, systems and cultures without losing momentum. Across Americas, watch whether the integration is properly resourced; deals are won or lost the year after they close.

curated · 2026-10-18 · context →

Reports in the USA say Rangers chairman Andrew Cavenagh is actively looking to sell ParetoHealth, his company, in a deal reportedly worth around £4.5bn. Unconfirmed press reporting, not an announced transaction.

Leadership read: Consolidation shifts the leadership question from growth to integration. For ParetoHealth in Digital Health, the demand moves toward transformation and integration leaders who can merge teams, systems and cultures without losing momentum. Across Americas, watch whether the integration is properly resourced; deals are won or lost the year after they close.

curated · 2026-10-18 · context →

Cleanaway is subject to a takeover approach from EQT, with a deadline reported as approaching.

Leadership read: Consolidation shifts the leadership question from growth to integration. For Cleanaway in the sector, the demand moves toward transformation and integration leaders who can merge teams, systems and cultures without losing momentum. Across Oceania, watch whether the integration is properly resourced; deals are won or lost the year after they close.

curated · 2026-10-17 · context →

DLF has acquired 7.5 acres of land in Gurugram on Golf Course Extension Road to expand a luxury housing project.

Leadership read: Consolidation shifts the leadership question from growth to integration. For DLF in the sector, the demand moves toward transformation and integration leaders who can merge teams, systems and cultures without losing momentum. Across Asia, watch whether the integration is properly resourced; deals are won or lost the year after they close.

curated · 2026-10-17 · context →

Shares (French fintech, formerly a retail investing app) completed the acquisition of 100% of Treezor, the BaaS/payments entity, from Société Générale. The combined group will offer a white-label stack spanning accounts, cards, savings and investment portfolios via API, with Benjamin Chemla leading the enlarged entity and Cédric Cassini running Treezor.

Leadership read: Consolidation shifts the leadership question from growth to integration. For Shares in the sector, the demand moves toward transformation and integration leaders who can merge teams, systems and cultures without losing momentum. Across EMEA, watch whether the integration is properly resourced; deals are won or lost the year after they close.

curated · 2026-10-17 · context →

NGL Energy Partners has sold 18 propane terminals to Alliance Energy Services, reshaping its propane logistics footprint and cash generation profile.

Leadership read: Consolidation shifts the leadership question from growth to integration. For NGL Energy Partners in Energy, the demand moves toward transformation and integration leaders who can merge teams, systems and cultures without losing momentum. Across Americas, watch whether the integration is properly resourced; deals are won or lost the year after they close.

curated · 2026-10-17 · context →

Ingenia Communities' proposed Peet transaction is stalled; its board has been holding onto the deal while rebuffing private equity firm Warburg Pincus, and the Brown-Neaves side is reportedly having second thoughts.

Leadership read: Consolidation shifts the leadership question from growth to integration. For Ingenia Communities in the sector, the demand moves toward transformation and integration leaders who can merge teams, systems and cultures without losing momentum. Across Oceania, watch whether the integration is properly resourced; deals are won or lost the year after they close.

curated · 2026-10-16 · context →