Australian Public M&A – The rules that shape the deal

Complex M&A transactions require more than standard structures and template agreements—they demand strategic decision-making that considers regulatory scrutiny, commercial objectives, and evolving market conditions. This advanced webinar explores some of the key rules that shape the deal in complex Australian public M&A matters.

Through practical insights, attendees will gain strategies for managing transaction risk, improving deal certainty, and navigating increasingly complex M&A environments.

Key Topics Discussed:

• Pre-bid stakes and the section 606 prohibition
• Material adverse change provisions and deal certainty
• Modern exclusivity and how ‘locked up’ a deal can truly be
• Innovation in public M&A: a case study on the PointsBet-betr takeover in 2025; and
• The Takeovers Panel, its powers and ambit