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M AND A News & Analysis

Bid announced for Link
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Bid announced for Link
Potential Link acquisition by The Trust Bank at good price more likely than not to succeed. 
Shaun Ler | 18 December 2023
Identifying the next ASX takeover target
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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
The outlook for mining dividends as M&A activity ramps up
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The outlook for mining dividends as M&A activity ramps up
M&A activity is heating up among miners looking to capitalise on the energy transition. But that growth, and falling commodity prices will come at a...
Nicki Bourlioufas | 21 March 2023
Healius takeover bid may face resistance from board and regulators
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Healius takeover bid may face resistance from board and regulators
The proposed deal to create Australia’s largest pathology provider faces hurdles from the Healius board and regulators, says Morningstar.
Joshua Peach | 20 March 2023
Analyst insights: Why Invocare takeover bid is opportunistic
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Analyst insights: Why Invocare takeover bid is opportunistic
Morningstar's Angus Hewitt says the takeover offer amounts to a steal if it goes through at this price.
Angus Hewitt, CFA | 10 March 2023
Takeover bid undervalues Newcrest: Morningstar
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Takeover bid undervalues Newcrest: Morningstar
Newcrest shares surged on news of a takeover offer, but Morningstar analysts say the deal likely won’t get up at this price.
Sarah Dowling | 06 February 2023
Analyst insights: Perpetual completes Pendal takeover
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Analyst insights: Perpetual completes Pendal takeover
Morningstar's Shaun Ler explains why Perpetual is undervalued following the takeover of Pendal. 
Shaun Ler | 29 January 2023
Activision Blizzard acquired by Microsoft in historic deal: Expect more M&A in video games
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Activision Blizzard acquired by Microsoft in historic deal: Expect more M&A in video games
After Microsoft agreed to buy Activision Blizzard, Morningstar analysts expect more firms could be targets – both fair value estimates remain...
Ruth Saldanha | 19 January 2022
Merger and acquisition activity to increase ASX concentration
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Merger and acquisition activity to increase ASX concentration
The proposed ending of BHP's dual company structure is likely to have the biggest impact.
Gareth James | 07 October 2021
Pharmacy wars: Sigma tops Wesfarmers bid for API
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Pharmacy wars: Sigma tops Wesfarmers bid for API
But the tie-up could face significant hurdles, says Morningstar analysts.  
Emma Rapaport | 29 September 2021