๐ŸŽง HSF Podcast: Deal Talk EP2: Analysing NBIOs in Australian Public M&A

Published on May 20, 2026

In Episode 2 of Deal Talk, partners Kam Jamshidi and Nicole Pedler explore what the 2025 NBIO market reveals for bidders and targets in Australian public M&A.
HSF Kramer has deeply analysed non binding indicative offers in public deals to extract the key lessons for bidders and targets when formulating their M&A strategy. Drawing on this proprietary data, the episode examines when NBIOs most commonly emerge and what that means for listed companies facing major announcements, leadership changes and other market moving events.

Kam and Nicole work through the 2025 NBIO landscape, covering:

  • success rates
  • disclosure practices and timing
  • engagement periods
  • private equity dynamics
  • pre bid stakes
  • recent Takeovers Panel developments

A practical discussion for boards, management teams and advisers preparing for, advising on or responding to a potential public M&A approach.

https://www.buzzsprout.com/173978/episodes/19200972-deal-talk-ep2-analysing-nbios-in-australian-public-m-a.mp3