Hugo Mathers
Reporter
Hugo joined Capital Brief after five years in government roles across London and Sydney. He also previously worked in venture capital with Europe's first proptech VC fund Pi Labs and edtech startup Primo Toys, and has written for Time Out, Urban List and The Mandarin.
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In his first public remarks on Steel Dynamics’ takeover bid, CEO Mark Millett criticised BlueScope’s response to the offer and its performance in North America.
A US–Australia critical minerals push is drawing American capital to ASX rare earths, from takeover bids to export finance talks.
The counter-drone technology firm has staged a sharp recovery just two months after a management selldown sparked a brutal investor backlash.
Fletcher's management has won praise for moving quickly to seal the $273 million sale to Paris-listed Vinci, but investors say tougher tests still lie ahead.
Nvidia-backed Firmus Technologies has planted its flag in the Sydney CBD, signalling its growing mainland footprint ahead of a mooted ASX float.
After a transformative run of regulatory wins and commercial deals, the company has secured the backing of major investors in the first big equity raise of the year led by Bell Potter.
The steelmaker fired a fresh shot in its takeover defence, announcing a $1-per-share special dividend, but sources close to the bidders have dismissed the move as an act of desperation.
