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Caterpillar’s bold moves Caterpillar Inc (NYSE: CAT), the world’s largest mining equipment manufacturer, has announced a definitive agreement to acquire ASX-listed mining software leader RPMGlobal Holdings Limited (ASX: RUL) for A$5.00 per share. This values the company at $1.1 billion and represents a 32.6% premium to the last undisturbed price. The all-cash transaction will be […]

It’s been an interesting year for the Australian Consumer landscape. With the high inflation / high interest rate setting of previous years’ easing, we’ve been eager to see whether this would translate to increased M&A activity. Analysing the data, it’s clear that investors are shopping, but being extremely picky about what they add to their cart.  Crunching the numbers According to the ABS, monthly retail turnover […]

Australia is heading into a new phase in how mergers and acquisitions are regulated. From 1 January 2026, a new mandatory merger control regime kicks in. That means if your deal crosses certain thresholds, you’ll need ACCC approval before completing.   There’s a transitional period from 1 July 2025, where businesses can start using the new […]

One of the hardest decisions a business owner will ever face is knowing when it’s the right time to sell. For many, their business extends beyond merely a financial asset. It’s their identity, their legacy and often decades of effort and sacrifice. Yet every business eventually reaches a point where timing becomes critical: exit too […]

Premise, a full-service consultancy that provides tailored solutions in engineering, planning, surveying, project management architecture, agricultural and environmental science, was sold to Amey, a leading provider of full life-cycle engineering, operations and decarbonisation solutions, for transport infrastructure and complex facilities  Premise Engineering is a multidisciplinary engineering and consulting firm founded in 2016 in Brisbane, Queensland, […]

In our previous article, we explored the different types of private equity in Australia and the role each plays in helping businesses grow, transform, or turn around. These include Venture Capital, Growth Equity, Buyouts and Turnarounds.   This month, we look at some of the more emerging parts of the PE landscape.   Family offices and long-term […]

Australia’s green iron opportunity: A global industrial transformation Australia stands at the threshold of a transformative opportunity that could redefine its role in the global economy. Australia has the resources, technology, and trade relationships needed to become a global leader in green iron production, but only if decisive policy action is taken now.  Green iron […]

Australia’s private equity (PE) sector is a dynamic and multifaceted market that supports companies through all stages of growth, from fledgling startups to mature enterprises. While it’s common to categorise private equity by business stage (early, growth, mature), several other key factors will help decide what may be the most practical private equity investor, these […]

The global M&A market has been in decline since 2022, following a record-setting surge in 2021. The downturn was primarily driven by rising interest rates, economic uncertainty, and geopolitical tensions. China’s M&A market is no exception. Since the COVID-19 pandemic, the Chinese economy has faced unprecedented challenges, including slowed GDP growth, weak consumer spending, an […]