Qube Holdings Reaches Record High Following Macquarie-Led $8.3 Billion Acquisition
Macquarie Asset Management has led a consortium to acquire Qube Holdings for approximately AU$11.7 billion. The all-cash offer of A$5.20 per share represents a 27.8% premium to the company's closing price before the exclusivity announcement.
Qube Holdings, a major Australian logistics and infrastructure company, has agreed to be acquired by a consortium led by Macquarie Asset Management for AU$11.7 billion. The all-cash offer of A$5.20 per share represents a significant premium.
The consortium includes UniSuper, which currently holds 15% of Qube, and Pontegadea, owned by Spanish billionaire Amancio Ortega. Qube operates across Australia, Southeast Asia, and New Zealand, employing approximately 10,000 people.
The transaction requires approvals from multiple regulatory bodies and is scheduled for shareholder consideration in June 2026. If delays occur beyond December 15, 2026, additional payments will be made monthly.
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