Steadfast consortium reconfirms $6.00 per share cash takeover proposal
Steadfast Group (ASX:SDF) has today (17 August 2026) announced that a consortium of investors has reconfirmed its intention to proceed with its proposal to acquire 100% of the company at $6.00 cash per share. The offer price is stated as $6.00 per share in cash, less any dividends or distributions declared or paid by Steadfast after 5 June 2026.
The development marks the latest step in an ongoing takeover process for the ASX-listed insurance broking group. The proposal remains confidential, non-binding and indicative, and is structured to be implemented by way of a scheme of arrangement.
The Consortium comprises Amwins Group, Inc. and Dragoneer Investment Group, LLC, with Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. L.P. (KKR) joining as a co-lead investment partner with Dragoneer in Steadfast’s retail brokerage business.
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Where the deal now stands
The Consortium has confirmed to Steadfast that due diligence is now in the final stages, and that the key commercial terms in the draft Scheme Implementation Deed have been substantially agreed.
To enable the parties to finalise transaction documentation, complete due diligence and obtain remaining approvals, the Exclusivity Period has been extended to conclude on 21 August 2026, previously 19 August 2026.
The process to date has progressed through several stages:
The original $7.7 billion acquisition offer, announced on 10 June 2026, represented a 51.9% premium to Steadfast’s last closing price and required multiple regulatory clearances including FIRB, ACCC, and New Zealand Overseas Investment Office approvals before any transaction could complete.
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10 June 2026 and 9 July 2026 — Steadfast entered the Exclusivity and Process Deed with Amwins and Dragoneer
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14 July 2026 — KKR joined the Consortium as co-lead investment partner with Dragoneer in the retail brokerage business
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3 August 2026 — Exclusivity Period extended to 19 August 2026
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17 August 2026 — Consortium reconfirmed the Proposal; Exclusivity Period extended to 21 August 2026
The reconfirmation signals momentum toward a binding deal, though a transaction is not yet certain.
What a scheme of arrangement means for shareholders
A scheme of arrangement is a court-approved mechanism used to acquire a company. It requires approval from shareholders and the court, and differs from an on-market takeover where a bidder buys shares directly from holders in the market.
The current proposal is described as non-binding and indicative. In plain terms, no binding agreement exists at this stage, meaning the parties are not yet contractually committed to completing the transaction.
The pricing carries a specific qualifier. The $6.00 cash figure is reduced by any dividends or distributions declared or paid by Steadfast after 5 June 2026. If such payments are made, the effective cash amount received under the scheme would be lower by the corresponding amount.
| Detail | Current Status |
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| Offer price | $6.00 cash per share (less dividends/distributions after 5 June 2026) |
| Structure | Scheme of arrangement |
| Consortium | Amwins, Dragoneer, KKR |
| Due diligence | Final stages |
| Exclusivity ends | 21 August 2026 |
No certainty yet — what happens next
The Steadfast Board has stressed that the outcome remains uncertain. The Steadfast Board noted that there is no guarantee that a binding agreement will be reached with the Consortium, and therefore no certainty that the Proposal will result in a transaction.
Steadfast shareholders do not need to take any action in relation to the proposal at this time. The company has stated it will provide further updates to the market as appropriate.
About Steadfast
Steadfast Group operates insurance broker and agency Networks across Australia, New Zealand, Singapore and the USA. The brokers and agencies in its Networks place around $25 billion in gross written premium annually.
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Provides market access, technology, risk solutions and operational support to members
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Offers equity solutions to support succession, perpetuation and acquisition growth
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Holds a majority shareholding in a portfolio of specialist underwriting agencies
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Owns an established Lloyd’s broking operation offering wholesale placement worldwide
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