The federal government has today announced new and renewed appointments to its Takeovers Panel including Perth-based John McGlue, Shirley In't Veld and Denise McComish.
Programmed Maintenance Services' six-month pursuit of its larger competitor, Skilled Group, has paid off, with the Melbourne-based company backing a $424 million takeover offer.
Australia's biggest workforce provider, Skilled Group, has rejected a takeover offer from rival Programmed Maintenance Services, saying it undervalues the company.
Angus McKay will begin his new role as Skilled Group's chief executive and managing director today, more than two weeks earlier than his original start date, to review a merger proposal by Programmed Maintenance Services.
