From Sydney to streaming screens: Animation studio Animal Logic acquired by Netflix in plot to boost original content
On Wednesday morning, Netflix announced plans to buy the 30-year-old Animal Logic studio to add to its slate of original animated content.
ANZ confirms discussions to acquire MYOB, potentially boosting the big four bank’s SME credentials
ANZ has confirmed it is in talks to acquire small business bookkeeping platform MYOB, following media reports the Big Four bank is prepared to spend billions of dollars to boost its offerings to the SME sector.
Modibodi acquired by Swedish multinational Essity for $140 million
Modibodi will join Essity's existing brands in the sector, including Libresse, Bodyform, Saba and Tom Organic.
Former Smart50 finalist MyDeal acquired by Woolworths in $243 million deal
Supermarket giant Woolworths plans to acquire 80% of ASX-listed online marketplace MyDeal in a deal that values the 10-year-old company at $243 million.
Mr Yum completes first major acquisition, obtaining MyGuestlist to help restaurants build personalised marketing to diners
Melbourne-based Mr Yum revealed the acquisition Tuesday, declaring the deal to be valued in the tens of millions of dollars.
Australian flower delivery startup LVLY acquired for $35 million by south-east Asian e-commerce firm
Local flower delivery startup LVLY has been acquired for $35 million by tech firm Limitless Technology, amid ongoing growth in online flower delivery.
SafetyCulture grows its workforce safety products with $6 million acquisition of SHEQSY
Queensland unicorn SafetyCulture has acquired SHEQSY, a cloud-based lone worker safety app for $6 million, bolstering its place as market leader in frontline technology for workers.
Aussie-based Grown Alchemist acquired by beauty giant L’Occitane
The Hong Kong-listed beauty giant acquired a majority stake in Australian-based clean skincare brand Grown Alchemist for an undisclosed sum.
Bounce acquires rival Latitude as it eyes further expansion in NSW
Indoor active entertainment company Bounce has acquired competitor Latitude in a bid to double its footprint in shopping malls.
Bunnings completes buy-up of Beaumont Tiles
The acquisition was recently approved by the ACCC, which said that, despite first appearances, the deal didn't raise significant competition concerns.
Bendigo and Adelaide Bank to acquire digital bank Up in $116 million deal
The founders of digital bank Up have agreed to sell their fintech Ferocia to Bendigo and Adelaide Bank for $116 million.
Mighty Craft scoops up South Australian producers in $47 million deal
Melbourne-based drinks business Mighty Craft has announced plans to buy South Australian producers Adelaide Hills Distillery, Mismatch Brewing and Hills Cider in a deal worth $47 million.
