Accenture Song, the tech-powered creative group of Accenture (NYSE: ACN), has acquired The Lumery, a Melbourne-based marketing technology (martech) consultancy that helps leading organizations deliver seamless customer experiences and transform their marketing services, a company announcement noted. The acquisition will enhance Accenture Song’s marketing transformation capabilities and offerings in Australia, such as personalization, CRM and…
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ParagonCare and CH2 announce merger to create healthcare distribution giant
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA: ParagonCare, a leading provider of healthcare equipment and services, has agreed to merge with CH2, a national distributor of pharmaceuticals and medical products, in a deal worth $201.5 million. The merger will create a diversified and complementary healthcare distribution and wholesaling group, with combined revenues of $3.3 billion and EBITDA of $93 million…
South32 sells Illawarra Metallurgical Coal business in Australia for up to $1.65B
LONDON: South32 Limited, a diversified mining company, has announced that it has agreed to sell its Illawarra Metallurgical Coal business in Australia to a consortium of Golden Energy and Resources Pte Ltd (GEAR) and M Resources Pty Ltd (M Resources) for up to US$1.65 billion. The deal, which is expected to close in the first…
Saint-Gobain to buy Australian building products firm CSR for A$4.5bn
LONDON, UK: French construction giant Saint-Gobain announced on Wednesday that it has agreed to acquire CSR Limited, a leading Australian building products company, for A$9.00 per share in cash, valuing the deal at A$4.5 billion (c. €2.7bn). The acquisition will give Saint-Gobain a strong foothold in the attractive Australian construction market, which is driven by…
Aussie Broadband proposes to acquire Superloop in a $0.95 per share deal
SYDNEY: Aussie Broadband Limited (ASX:ABB), one of the leading broadband providers in Australia, has made a non-binding offer to buy out its rival Superloop (ASX:SLC) in an all-share transaction. The proposal values Superloop at $0.95 per share, based on the last closing price of ABB shares ($4.53 on 23 February 2024). This represents a 33.2%…
Saint-Gobain to buy Australian building materials firm, CSR Limited for A$9 per share
Saint-Gobain, the global leader in light and sustainable construction, has made a non-binding offer to acquire CSR Limited, a leading Australian building materials company, for A$9 per share in cash, valuing the deal at around A$3.5 billion. The offer is subject to due diligence, regulatory approvals, and CSR shareholders’ approval. CSR’s board has unanimously agreed…
Rio Tinto signs Australia’s biggest renewable power deal
LONDON, UK: Rio Tinto has signed Australia’s largest renewable power purchase agreement (PPA) to date to supply its Gladstone operations in Queensland, agreeing to buy the majority of electricity from Windlab’s planned 1.4GW Bungaban wind energy project. The agreement, which follows the company announcement last month of a PPA for the Upper Calliope solar farm in Queensland,…
Bona acquires its Australian distributor Ezi Floor Products
Bona, a global leader in premium floor products, has announced the acquisition of its long-time Australian distributor Ezi Floor Products (EFP), strengthening its presence and growth in the Asia-Pacific region. Bona acquires its Australian distributor Ezi Floor Products, which has been the exclusive importer and national distributor of Bona products in Australia for over 20…
SSP Group signs agreement to acquire Airport Retail Enterprises in Australia
LONDON, UK: SSP Group plc, a leading operator of restaurants, bars, cafes and other food and beverage outlets in travel locations across 36 countries, has entered into an agreement to acquire 100% of the shares of Airport Retail Enterprises Pty Ltd (ARE) in Australia. Founded in 1971, Airport Retail Enterprises Australia is a leading, privately-owned…
Stanmore acquires 50% stake in Eagle Downs coal project from South32
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA: Stanmore Resources Limited (ASX:SMR) has signed a definitive agreement with a subsidiary of South32 Limited (ASX:S32) to acquire its 50% interest in the Eagle Downs metallurgical coal project, 100% interest in Eagle Downs Coal Management Pty Ltd and associated assets in Queensland, Australia. The deal, which is expected to close by the end…
Pacific Prime expands to Australia
Pacific Prime, a global leader in health insurance and employee benefits, has launched its operation in Australia. This is a key step in the company’s mission to enhance healthcare access and provide exceptional employee benefits solutions to clients in the Asia Pacific region. “I am thrilled to join Pacific Prime and lead our expansion in…
Red 5 Limited and Silver Lake Resources merge to create a leading gold producer
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA: Red 5 Limited and Silver Lake Resources Limited have announced a merger deal that will create a diversified and profitable gold producer with operations in Australia and Canada. The merger will be implemented through a scheme of arrangement, under which Red 5 will acquire all the shares in Silver Lake. Silver Lake shareholders…