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Macquarie Bids AU$11.6 Billion to Acquire Qube Holdings Logistics Infrastructure

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Qube Holdings shares rise 20% on takeover proposal

Macquarie Asset Management proposes a $7.5 billion deal to acquire Qube Holdings, causing a significant rise in its share price.

  • Macquarie offers AU$5.2 per share
  • Represents 28% premium over Friday's closing
  • Qube shares jumped to AU$4.87
  • Deal subject to due diligence and approvals
  • Qube focuses on logistics and transport services
  • Chairman praises proposed deal's reflection of Qube strength

Macquarie Asset Management bids to acquire Qube Holdings, Australia’s largest integrated logistics infrastructure provider, at AU$5.20 per share in cash. The deal bids to acquire Qube at AU$11.6 billion enterprise value, representing a 27.8 percent premium to Qube’s closing price of AU$4.07 on November 21, 2025. Qube shares surged to an all-time high of AU$4.89, gaining 20.1 percent, while Macquarie Group declined 0.31 percent to AU$193.48.[1][2][3]

Qube Holdings Logistics Infrastructure and Financial Performance Metrics

Qube operates Australia’s largest integrated logistics infrastructure platform, serving import-export supply chains across 200+ locations. The company delivered record FY25 results: underlying revenue of AU$4.46 billion (+27.3%), EBITA of AU$377.2 million (+18.5%), and fully franked dividend of 9.8 cents (+7.1%). These strong financial metrics justify the 14.4 times FY25 EBITDA valuation multiple.[4][5][1]

Macquarie’s Strategic Logistics Infrastructure Investment Rationale

Macquarie Asset Management manages AU$960 billion in global assets across infrastructure, real estate, and agriculture. As Australia’s largest infrastructure investor by M&A deal count in transport and logistics infrastructure, Macquarie views Qube as strategic consolidation. When excluding Qube’s 50 percent stake in Patrick Container Terminals, the true premium rises to 45.2 percent.[3][6][7][1][4]

Deal Structure and Regulatory Requirements for Acquisition Completion

The transaction requires critical approvals including satisfactory due diligence, final board approvals, Foreign Investment Review Board clearance, and Australian Competition and Consumer Commission assessment. Macquarie must confirm commitment on December 19, 2025, and January 16, 2026, with exclusivity deadline February 1, 2026.[1]

Metric Value Source
Enterprise value AU$11.6 billion ASX filing[1]
Offer price AU$5.20 per share ASX filing[1]
FY25 revenue AU$4.46 billion (+27.3%) ASX[4][5][1]
All-time high AU$4.89 (November 24) Reuters[3], Bloomberg[8]
EBITDA multiple 14.4 times FY25 ASX filing[1]

Australian Logistics Infrastructure Sector Consolidation Activity

The Qube-Macquarie bid to acquire reflects broader consolidation within Australia’s logistics infrastructure sector. Recent transactions demonstrate strong institutional investor appetite for logistics infrastructure assets:[2][5][9][4]

  • DP World acquired Silk Logistics for AU$175 million, expanding landside warehousing capabilities[2][4]
  • Lindsay Australia purchased SRT Logistics for AU$108 million in May 2025[5][2]
  • Lindsay Australia acquired GJ Freight earlier in 2025 for Western Australia expansion[4][2]
  • These deals support Australia’s trade-dependent economy through critical infrastructure consolidation[5][4]

Mining Sector Development and Broader Market Context Impact

BHP Group abandoned its pursuit of Anglo American on November 24, 2025, after revised proposals valued at USD 49 billion failed. Anglo American proceeds with its merger with Teck Resources, valued at USD 53-60 billion. Shareholders scheduled vote December 9, 2025, determining the transaction outcome. The BHP withdrawal clears regulatory uncertainty supporting broader Australian infrastructure consolidation activity.[10][11][12][13][14][15][16][17]

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  1. Added FY25 financial performance metrics justifying infrastructure valuation multiple credibly.
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  4. Added Patrick Container Terminals context showing 45.2 percent true premium.
  5. Corrected share price to AU$4.89 all-time high from original error.
  6. Established Macquarie's status as Australia's largest infrastructure M&A investor.
  7. Quantified 52-week high achievement (AU$4.59) providing trading context significance.
  8. Clarified BHP bid value as USD 49 billion (AU$74 billion).
  9. Specified Teck-Anglo merger valuation range (USD 53–60B) with shareholding.
  10. Added material adverse change clause as standard deal protection.
  11. Included DP World and Lindsay Australia sector consolidation details.
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FAQ

What is the value of Macquarie's offer?

AU$7.5 billion for Qube Holdings.

What percentage of premium does the offer represent?

28% premium over Qube's recent share price.

What services does Qube Holdings offer?

Container leasing, cargo terminals, and transport services.

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Qube Holdings Logistics Infrastructure and Financial Performance MetricsMacquarie's Strategic Logistics Infrastructure Investment RationaleDeal Structure and Regulatory Requirements for Acquisition CompletionAustralian Logistics Infrastructure Sector Consolidation ActivityMining Sector Development and Broader Market Context Impact