Qube Holdings updates investors on Macquarie Asset Management proposal

Qube Holdings extends its exclusivity period with Macquarie Asset Management, confirming ongoing progress on a potential deal.

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The Qube Holdings Ltd (ASX: QUB) share price is in focus today after the company announced an extension to its exclusivity period with Macquarie Asset Management and confirmed continued progress towards a potential transaction.

What did Qube Holdings report?

  • Extension of the Exclusivity Period with Macquarie Asset Management to 15 February 2026
  • Macquarie's view of Qube's value in the proposal remains unchanged
  • Process Deed originally entered into on 23 November 2025
  • Potential transaction is well progressed but not yet binding
  • No financial metrics were disclosed in this update

What else do investors need to know?

The extension allows both parties more time to complete due diligence, finalise transaction documentation, and obtain relevant approvals. Macquarie Asset Management confirmed it continues to work in good faith towards a potential deal and that its valuation of Qube remains the same as originally proposed.

Importantly, there is no certainty the current proposal will proceed to a binding offer for Qube shareholders to consider. Qube has committed to providing further updates as developments occur.

What's next for Qube Holdings?

Investors can expect further updates as Qube proceeds through the remaining stages of the deal process. The focus will be on whether due diligence and approvals are completed and if a formal, binding offer emerges.

Until then, Qube shareholders are in a holding pattern while the potential Macquarie-led transaction is finalised or abandoned.

Qube Holdings share price snapshot

Over the past 12 months, Qube Holdings shares have risen 16%, outperforming the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) which has risen 5% over the same period.

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