M&A Activity

Brink's agreed to propose divestiture of NoteMachine/TestLink UK assets in connection with UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) review, indicating regulatory conditions on an M&A transaction.

Leadership read: Consolidation shifts the leadership question from growth to integration. For Brink's 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 · 2026-09-30 · context →

SkyCity announced a formal sale process for its Adelaide casino property, valued at $180-200 million by Forsyth Barr.

Leadership read: Consolidation shifts the leadership question from growth to integration. For SkyCity 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 · 2026-09-30 · context →

Evergreen, via its Lyra Technology Group subsidiary, acquires Concept Data and Voice Select, Adelaide-based tech consultancy, managed services and business communications provider. Both businesses continue independently under existing leadership (CEO Gary Paradise remains).

Leadership read: Consolidation shifts the leadership question from growth to integration. For Evergreen 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 · 2026-09-30 · context →

Valley Eyewear, a Gold Coast-based sunglasses brand in liquidation since mid-August, has received seven formal written offers from bidders across Australia, New Zealand, Asia, and the US following a sale process that generated 120 expressions of interest and 72 executed confidentiality agreements.

Leadership read: Consolidation shifts the leadership question from growth to integration. For Valley Eyewear 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 · 2026-09-30 · context →

Lendlease announces conditions precedent satisfied for Keyton divestment, indicating completion of a major asset disposal transaction.

Leadership read: Consolidation shifts the leadership question from growth to integration. For Lendlease 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 · 2026-09-30 · context →

Heartland shareholders voting on $620 million acquisition by TSB

Leadership read: Consolidation shifts the leadership question from growth to integration. For Heartland 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 · 2026-09-30 · context →

FleetPartners (ASX:FPR) is subject to three revised takeover bids, with the highest offer at $4.65 per share, indicating active M&A contest for the company.

Leadership read: Consolidation shifts the leadership question from growth to integration. For FleetPartners 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 · 2026-09-30 · context →

Cuscal executed dual acquisitions alongside 49% NPAT growth, positioning the payments company for accelerated S&P/ASX 300 leadership into FY27.

Leadership read: Consolidation shifts the leadership question from growth to integration. For Cuscal 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 · 2026-09-30 · context →

Florenz (subsidiary of Masthead) completed acquisition of remaining 64% stake in Harker Herbals, New Zealand's leading liquid herbal health brand, achieving full ownership after becoming cornerstone investor in 2022.

Leadership read: Consolidation shifts the leadership question from growth to integration. For Florenz in Marketing, 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 · 2026-09-30 · context →

Valley National Bank acquired digital SME banking platform Bluevine for approximately $340 million in cash and stock.

Leadership read: Consolidation shifts the leadership question from growth to integration. For Valley National Bank 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 · 2026-09-30 · context →

DroneShield secures indefinite US government contract worth up to $716 million

Leadership read: Consolidation shifts the leadership question from growth to integration. For DroneShield in Defence Technology, 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 · 2026-09-30 · context →

Scientex Bhd acquired 70% stake in Hunan Changcheng Mint New Material Technology Co., Ltd. (Mintpack), a China-based flexible plastic packaging manufacturer, for RM101.5 million (~RMB167.3 million). Transaction expected to close by end of 2026.

Leadership read: Consolidation shifts the leadership question from growth to integration. For Scientex 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 · 2026-09-29 · context →