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An update from Seven West Media Limited ( (AU:SWM) ) is now available.
Southern Cross Media Group has completed its scheme of arrangement to acquire all issued shares in Seven West Media, consolidating the two businesses into a single, large-scale Australian media group. Former Seven executive Jeff Howard has formally taken over as Managing Director and CEO of Southern Cross, while former CEO John Kelly has moved into the role of Group Managing Director, Audio, reflecting a strategic focus on the company’s expanding audio portfolio. Seven’s CFO, Craig Haskins, will retire after a transition period, with Toby Potter serving as interim CFO, and the company has refreshed its board with high-profile appointments, including Kerry Stokes as interim chair and several new non-executive directors, with planned further transitions at the end of February 2026. These changes mark a significant reshaping of governance and leadership as the merged group moves to integrate operations and leverage its enlarged multi-platform media footprint.
The most recent analyst rating on (AU:SWM) stock is a Hold with a A$0.13 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Seven West Media Limited stock, see the AU:SWM Stock Forecast page.
More about Seven West Media Limited
Southern Cross Media Group, which recently merged with Seven West Media, is one of Australia’s largest diversified media companies with a strong footprint in broadcast television, radio and audio, publishing and digital platforms. Its portfolio includes major brands such as the Seven Network and its multichannels (7two, 7mate, 7flix, 7Bravo), streaming service 7plus, news site 7NEWS.com.au, the LiSTNR digital audio platform, the Hit and Triple M radio networks, and mastheads including The West Australian, The Sunday Times, PerthNow, The Nightly and Roam. The group commands significant national reach across TV, sport, news, entertainment and audio, with key broadcast rights to major sporting codes and events and an audience base in the tens of millions each month.
Average Trading Volume: 1,273,791
Technical Sentiment Signal: Strong Sell
Current Market Cap: A$192.4M
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