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StocksMedium•16 February 2026•

1 min read

Qube Holdings Shares Hit Record High on $8.3 Billion Macquarie-Led Takeover Bid

Jeff Bezos in a suit over a map of the US with logistics routes, Amazon delivery vans, boxes, a drone, and a warehouse.

Shares of Australia’s Qube Holdings surged to an all-time high following an $8.3 billion takeover proposal from a Macquarie-led consortium. The binding offer represents a substantial 27.8% premium over the company’s closing share price on November 21. The bidding group, spearheaded by Macquarie Group, entered the deal following a period of exclusive negotiations. This transaction marks a significant milestone in the Australian logistics sector, highlighting robust institutional interest in infrastructure assets. Investors reacted bullishly to the news, driving Qube's valuation upward as the market factored in the lucrative premium. The deal is expected to reshape the competitive landscape of the region's supply chain and transport industry.