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dealstreetasia.comJUL 292 min read$EQT

Australia's Perpetual says EQT's $1.78b bid not in best interests of shareholders

Perpetual said EQT AB’s latest A$2.55 billion ($1.78 billion) takeover bid is not in shareholders’ best interests, though it will allow limited due diligence while EQT considers a potentially improved offer. EQT’s offer is A$22.50 per Perpetual share, a 19% premium to Friday’s close and about 4% above its initial approach, according to the report.

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Published Jul 29, 2026, 6:00 AM UTC
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Decision brief

The 30-second read

$EQTNeutralMed
01

Why it matters

Perpetual’s statement that the latest bid is not in shareholders’ best interests, while still granting limited due diligence, increases negotiation uncertainty and keeps open the possibility of a higher revised offer.

02

Market read

Fresh bid pricing plus the target’s negative assessment can move takeover spreads and deal-probability expectations immediately.

03

What to watch

The article does not cover financing certainty, regulatory review, or any competing bids, which can dominate deal probability and pricing.

Relevance 7/10Novelty 6/10Timing: during active takeover negotiations, after Perpetual’s rejection and before any improved offer

Background

EQT has been progressively increasing its takeover bid for Perpetual, with the latest proposal higher than two earlier offers.

Company-level read

Ticker impact

$EQTNeutralMedium confidence
Context

EQT AB is the bidder, and Perpetual says its latest A$2.55b offer is not in shareholders’ best interests, with due diligence access pending an improved bid.

Expected impact

Likely support for EQT on deal continuation odds, but volatility around whether an improved offer emerges.

Evidence & confidence

The article discloses a fresh bid and the target’s negative stance, plus limited due diligence access, which typically increases uncertainty and spread volatility rather than a clean directional move.

Market effects

Sector

Signals ongoing consolidation appetite in wealth management and trust services, potentially keeping M&A optionality elevated for similar targets.

Regional

Could influence Australian deal sentiment and takeover premium expectations for financial services in the region.

Global

Cross-border M&A dynamics between Europe and Australia may affect broader appetite for financial-services buyouts.

Counterpoint

What could challenge this read

Perpetual’s stance may be a negotiating tactic; limited due diligence does not guarantee an improved offer, and EQT could face a higher hurdle to win.

Key entities

  • target
    Perpetual

    Australian wealth manager and trust business being pursued in the takeover.

  • acquirer
    EQT AB

    Swedish buyout firm making the takeover proposals.

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