Macquarie Asset Management-Led Consortium to Acquire Qube Holdings in A$11.7B Deal
February 17, 2026
Qube Holdings Limited has entered into a binding Scheme Implementation Deed with a consortium led by Macquarie Asset Management to acquire 100% of Qube’s shares via a scheme of arrangement valued at approximately A$11.7 billion. Under the terms, Qube shareholders (other than UniSuper) will receive A$5.20 in cash per share, while UniSuper’s 15.07% stake will be transferred into an equivalent holding structure within the consortium.
- Buyers
- Macquarie Asset Management (led consortium), Co-investors (unspecified within consortium)
- Targets
- Qube Holdings Limited
- Sellers
- Qube shareholders (excluding UniSuper)
- Industry
- Logistics & Distribution
- Location
- Australia
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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