Bankers work on AusSuper block
Investment bankers working on the sale of Origin Energy are believed to be focusing on AustralianSuper, as they stand to lose about $50m in fees on the transaction if it fails.
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Behind the scenes tensions hint at AusSuper’s motives for Origin
In a fresh twist to one of the nation’s biggest corporate deals, it has emerged AustralianSuper made a late move to join the consortium bidding for Origin Energy.
Aussie Super raids Origin Energy
AustralianSuper is amassing more shares in Origin Energy after rejecting a sweetened offer from Brookfield and EIG.
Why AusSuper’s Origin block is a whole new ball game
When AustralianSuper extracted more from the Brookfield-led consortium chasing Origin Energy, it rewrote the rule book about industry funds and their role in corporate influence.
Takeover bid only chance for Origin/Azure suitors
Takeover bids are tougher to execute when it comes to ASX buyouts, but for Origin Energy and Azure Minerals suitors, they may not have a choice.
Revised $20bn bid for Origin on knife’s edge
Origin Energy’s biggest shareholder AustralianSuper has rejected an increased takeover bid for the energy major, saying it ‘remains substantially below’ its long-term value estimate.
The high stakes takeover game for Origin
The $18.7bn bid for Australia’s largest energy retailer, Origin Energy, has become a finely balanced, high stakes game that could have very different outcomes for shareholders.
Eraring focus is ‘keeping the lights on’
NSW Treasurer Daniel Mookhey has said he ‘wouldn’t use budget estimates’ to negotiate an Eraring extension, saying the government ‘had not made any commitments’
AustralianSuper to vote against $18.7bn Origin bid
The super fund’s rejection will raise pressure on Brookfield and EIG to raise their offer price or risk defeat.
ASX flat; Rinehart’s Hancock has $5bn profit
Billionaire’s mining giant’s profit falls. Argument breaks out on Endeavour AGM floor. Weak China data hits resources stocks. Treasury Wine’s $1.4bn DAOU Vineyards buy. AustSuper rejects Brookfield/EIG Origin bid.
Origin, Venice Energy in east coast LNG import push
The takeover target is turning to imports to help Australia’s east coast deal with its gas supply crunch as traditional sources run dry and permissions to dig new wells get harder.
Beach Energy blames Origin for revenue slump
The result is the latest in a string of disappointments, but the Kerry Stokes-backed company said Origin Energy was the primary driver for the underwhelming production figures.
Lazard lurking in the shadows over Origin Energy
AustralianSuper is believed to be drawing on the skills of some of the brightest minds in the infrastructure and energy sector to get a better price for its stake in the country’s largest energy retailer.
We risk getting out of global transformation too early
The real decision facing Origin Energy shareholders is whether to take the cash value now, or take the opportunity to participate and win big from the next chapter of the industrial revolution.
Blackstone lines up for AirTrunk
When AirTrunk’s sale process begins, it’s believed one keen to buy the data centre operator is New York-based private equity firm Blackstone.
Opposition to $17.8bn deal for Origin Energy firms
Brookfield and EIG are struggling to woo sufficient numbers of shareholders for its $17.8bn deal for Origin Energy, with another investor going public with their opposition.
Brookfield, EIG set to sweeten Origin Energy offer
The Australian energy giant is set to be subject to a revised bid from Brookfield and EIG in the coming days.
Independent expert lukewarm on $18.7bn bid for Origin
Grant Samuel says the $18.7bn takeover bid for Origin Energy is fair for now, but shareholders could be short-changed if the energy company fires up.
Pressure builds on Origin’s suitors to lift $18.7bn bid
Origin Energy’s bullish earnings guidance adds further pressure on international firms Brookfield and EIG to hike their $18.7bn takeover for the energy major.
Origin Energy shareholders await consortium sweeteners
Brookfield and EIG cleared a critical hurdle when they got the green light from the ACCC, but Origin Energy shareholders insist they expect a revised offer for the $18.7bn deal.
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