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Autosports Group issues new shares to fund Solitaire Automotive acquisition

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  • Autosports Group issued over 7.2 million new shares to fund its acquisition of Solitaire Automotive Group.
  • The equity-funded deal expands Autosports Group’s dealership network and strengthens its position in automotive retail.
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Autosports Group issues new shares to fund Solitaire Automotive acquisition

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Autosports Group Ltd ( (AU:ASG) ) has provided an update.

Autosports Group Limited has issued 7,234,139 fully paid ordinary shares on 1 April 2026 as part of the purchase consideration for its acquisition of Solitaire Automotive Group. The new securities are to be quoted on the ASX under the code ASG, reflecting the company’s continued use of equity-funded acquisitions to grow its dealership network and consolidate its position in the automotive retail sector.

The share-based component of the Solitaire acquisition signals Autosports Group’s commitment to balance sheet flexibility while pursuing strategic expansion. This move may enhance scale and brand portfolio diversity, potentially improving earnings resilience and offering existing shareholders exposure to a larger, more geographically diversified dealer group.

The most recent analyst rating on (AU:ASG) stock is a Hold with a A$2.50 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Autosports Group Ltd stock, see the AU:ASG Stock Forecast page.

More about Autosports Group Ltd

Autosports Group Limited is an automotive retail group listed on the ASX, operating through the sale and servicing of vehicles. The company expands its footprint by acquiring and integrating dealership groups, strengthening its presence in key automotive markets.

Average Trading Volume: 250,730

Technical Sentiment Signal: Hold

Current Market Cap: A$477.5M

For detailed information about ASG stock, go to TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.

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