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Abu Dhabi National Oil drops $30B takeover bid for Santos
A consortium led by the investment arm of Abu Dhabi's National Oil Company has dropped a $30 billion takeover bid for oil giant Santos.
Clayton Utz recruits private equity pro from Allens
Clayton Utz has snagged a senior partner from Allens’ mergers and acquisitions team to become its head of private equity. 
ACCC flags concerns over Igneo’s plan to acquire Benedict Recycling
The ACCC has raised competition concerns about the proposed acquisition of Benedict Recycling by its "closest competitor" Igneo Infrastructure Partners, a subsidiary of Australian asset management giant First Sentier Investors. 
Cement Australia wins OK to acquire BGC assets after bringing Adbri into the mix
The ACCC has approved a deal that will see the assets of a unit of materials giant BGC Group sold to Cement Australia, Holcim, Heidelberg Materials Australia and Adbri, after worrying an initial proposal could affect the supply of ready-mix concrete in the Perth area.
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Charter Hall pays $145M for Chullora Marketplace
Charter Hall has expanded its convenience retail portfolio, acquiring the Chullora Marketplace 14 kilometers southwest of Sydney's CBD for $145 million.
ACCC raises concerns over IAG’s proposed $1.3B takeover of RACWA
The competition watchdog has raised concerns that IAG’s proposed $1.35 billion acquisition of the RACWA's insurance operations could substantially lessen competition.
Acquisition strategy a key factor in ACCC deal analysis, reform architect says
Ashurst has recruited the architect of Australia's merger reforms as companies prepare for the new regulations to kick in next year, and she tells Lawyerly businesses can expect a "well-prepared" ACCC.
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TagEnergy acquires renewables developer ACE Power
French renewable energy company TagEnergy has scooped up Australian renewables developer ACE Power, acquiring a portfolio of 6GW battery, wind and solar projects.
Fonterra, Bega settle row over licences in wake of $3.8B sale to Lactalis
Fonterra said Tuesday it had settled a dispute with Bega Cheese over the status of lucrative licence agreements as part of a $3.8 billion sale of its Australian business to French dairy company Lactalis.
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Ki Corporation, Public Storage pull $2.2B offer for Abacus Storage King
A consortium of Ki Corporation and New York Stock Exchange-listed Public Storage has pulled a $2.2 billion offer to acquire Abacus Storage Kings.