On 11 October 2026, the German government blocked China’s Cosco from acquiring an 80% stake in Hamburg Logistics firm Konrad Zipple. COSCO aimed to acquire an 80% majority stake to expand its inland hinterland logistics network around the Port of Hamburg; Cosco Shipping is a China state-owned entity;  the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs […]

On 9 October 2026, the SFC updated the Takeover Table with the following: offer period for China Changbaishan International Holdings Limited (Stock Code: 00989) closed on 8 October 2026; new offer period has commenced for Xin Yuan Enterprises GRoup Limited (stock code: 01748) from 8 October 2026.

On 2 October 2026, the UK Takeover Panel updated the Takeover Table with the following: offer period for Union Jack Oil plc (ISIN: GB00BLH1S316) ended on 2 October 2026.

On 30 September 2026, the SFC published its quarterly Takeovers Bulletin. Highlights: Concert party assessment for government or state-owned entities. Reminder on upcoming launch of the uncertificated securities market regime. Quarterly update on activities of Takeovers team.  

On 28 September 2026, the SFC updated the Takeover Table with the following: new offer period has commenced for Ritamix Global Limited (stock code: 01936) from 25 September 2026; new offer period has commenced for Goodbaby International Holdings Limited (stock code: 01086) from 27 September 2026.

On 23 September 2026, the Australian Competition and Consumer ‌Commission’s (ACCC) blocked Insurance Australia Group’s (IAG.AX) planned takeover of RAC Insurance. Background: takeover could reduce competition in the supply of motor ⁠vehicle insurance and home and contents insurance in Western Australia; takeover ​would result in a substantial increase in IAG’s ​market share and a significant […]