Advising on Qube Holdings’ A$11.7bn Acquisition

Sodali & Co's Shareholder Advisory team is pleased to have advised Qube Holdings on its acquisition by a Macquarie Asset Management-led consortium.

Valued at approximately A$11.7 billion, the transaction is one of Australia's largest public M&A transactions of the year and represents a significant milestone for the country's infrastructure and logistics sector. The consortium, led by Macquarie Asset Management together with co-investors including UniSuper and Pontegadea, acquired Qube by way of a Scheme of Arrangement. Eligible shareholders received A$5.20 per share in cash, representing a premium of approximately 28% to Qube's share price prior to the announcement of the initial proposal.

As Australia's largest provider of integrated import and export logistics services, Qube owns and operates critical ports, rail, intermodal terminals and bulk logistics infrastructure across Australia, New Zealand and Southeast Asia. The acquisition reflects the continued demand for high-quality infrastructure assets and the growing role of long-term private capital in supporting Australia's supply chain and logistics networks.

The Scheme received overwhelming shareholder support, marking a significant milestone in delivering one of the year's most notable Australian public company transactions. Throughout the process, Sodali & Co was pleased to support Qube with strategic shareholder advisory services, helping the company engage effectively with its shareholder base during a landmark transaction.

Congratulations to Qube Holdings, Macquarie Asset Management and its consortium partners, and all advisers involved in the successful completion of this significant transaction.