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February 16, 2026

Australia’s Qube Holdings’ shares jump to record high on Macquarie-led $8.3 billion takeover deal

The offer represents a 27.8% premium to Qube's closing price on Nov. 21, the final trading day before the company announced it had entered an exclusivity process.

Australia’s Qube Holdings’ shares jump to record high on Macquarie-led $8.3 billion takeover deal

TL;DR

  • Qube Holdings' shares reached a record high following a takeover bid.
  • Macquarie Asset Management leads a consortium in an $8.26 billion deal for Qube.
  • The offer includes an all-cash component of A$5.20 per share, a 27.8% premium.
  • UniSuper, holding 15% of Qube, will roll its stake into a new structure.
  • Pontegadea, linked to Amancio Ortega, is also part of the consortium.
  • Qube is a significant Australian logistics and infrastructure group with global operations.
  • The transaction awaits shareholder approval and multiple regulatory clearances.
  • A monthly payment of 2 Australian cents per share will apply if the deal is delayed past December 2026.

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