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WA-35032

AustralianSuper / Advanced NavigationWA-35032

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Processing timeline

20

days

Filed

10 July 2026

Notification waiver determination published

Decision

30 July 2026Notification waiver determination published
Type
Waiver
Outcome
Approved
Stage
Waiver application
Status
Assessment completed

Parties

Acquirer(s)

AIRTREE VENTURES OPPORTUNITY FUND 2021 TRUSCO PTY LTD atf the Airtree Ventures AS Co-invesment Oppor ABN - 90 652 901 043

Target(s) or Vendor(s)

ADVANCED NAVIGATION PTY. LTD. ABN - 49 156 101 549

Other parties

AUSTRALIANSUPER PTY LTD atf AustralianSuper ABN - 94 006 457 987

Summary

AustralianSuper, one of Australia's largest superannuation funds, will indirectly acquire shares in Advanced Navigation Pty. Ltd. The target develops and manufactures AI-powered navigation solutions primarily for major defence contractors. This share acquisition involves certain existing shareholders and new investors.

Acquisition details

In July 2026, Advanced Navigation Pty. Ltd ( AdNav ), certain of AdNav's shareholders, and certain new investors, intend to enter into a sale and subscription deed ( SSD ). Under the SSD, AustralianSuper Pty Ltd as trustee for AustralianSuper ( AustralianSuper ), will indirectly (through AirTree Ventures Opportunity Fund 2021 Trusco Pty Ltd as trustee for the AirTree Ventures AS Co-investment Opportunity Fund 2021 Trust) acquire shares in AdNav and enter into a shareholders agreement in respect of AdNav (the Acquisition ). AustralianSuper is one of Australia's largest superannuation funds, managing over $410 billion of retirement savings on behalf of over 3.6 million members (as of 31 December 2025). AustralianSuper is an industry superannuation fund and maintains a diverse global portfolio across a range of asset classes. It offers its members services relating superannuation, investment, retirement, and insurance. AdNav develops, manufacturers and offers AI powered navigation solutions, primarily for major defence contractors (‘defence primes’).

Industry

Broad:Professional & Business Services

Decisions and key events

30 July 2026Notification waiver determination publishedAttachmentPDF139.4 KB

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