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TAKEOVER BID News & Analysis

Ask the analyst: Why does the Santos story need to end like this?
Stocks
Ask the analyst: Why does the Santos story need to end like this?
Santos’ disappointing returns over the past twenty years are mostly a result of bad timing. The timing of its potential departure from the ASX could...
Joseph Taylor | 24 June 2025
Our thoughts on takeover bid for ASX energy major Santos
Stocks
Our thoughts on takeover bid for ASX energy major Santos
Unless regulators step in, the ASX looks set to lose another icon.
Mark Taylor | 17 June 2025
Bookworm: Should you view stocks like a private equity buyer?
Personal Finance
Bookworm: Should you view stocks like a private equity buyer?
Certain qualities make a company more attractive to acquirers. Is hunting potential takeover targets and deal premiums a viable approach?
Joseph Taylor | 16 June 2025
Morningstar recommends investors reject takeover offer on A-REIT
Stocks
Morningstar recommends investors reject takeover offer on A-REIT
The bid barely exceeds our fair value and is a 10% discount to net tangible asset value.
Adrian Atkins | 09 September 2024
Management turmoil ends for cheap ASX share
Stocks
Management turmoil ends for cheap ASX share
A new CEO and a rejected takeover bid may mean better days ahead for the beaten down share. 
Angus Hewitt, CFA | 09 July 2024
Disappointing offer for undervalued ASX share
Stocks
Disappointing offer for undervalued ASX share
Bid from top shareholder 30% less than Morningstar Fair Value Estimate
Shani Jayamanne | 11 April 2024
What is next for Alumina after takeover bid
Stocks
What is next for Alumina after takeover bid
We lower our fair value after bid. 
Mark Taylor | 26 February 2024
Perpetual takeover bid is lower than our intrinsic assessment
Stocks
Perpetual takeover bid is lower than our intrinsic assessment
Washington H. Soul Pattinson bids $3 billion for Perpetual
Shaun Ler | 07 December 2023
Identifying the next ASX takeover target
Stocks
Identifying the next ASX takeover target
M&A activity is set to ramp up. We reveal which ASX companies could be next in line for a takeover offer.
Nicki Bourlioufas | 19 June 2023
Takeover offers: How to know if investors are getting a good deal
Stocks
Takeover offers: How to know if investors are getting a good deal
Several high-profile takeover bids for ASX-listed companies currently hang in the balance. We compare three offers on the table, and how to...
Joshua Peach | 20 April 2023