Media release: Clayton Utz advises Catalyst Cyber on acquisition by ASX-listed Infotrust
Announced to the market on 19 March, Clayton Utz is advising Catalyst Cyber Pty Ltd, a Canberra-based cyber security consultancy servicing the Australian Federal Government, on its acquisition by Infotrust Ltd (ASX: ITS), which aims to strengthen national cyber security capabilities.
Infotrust is a leading Australian cyber-first technology services provider. The transaction will integrate Catalyst Cyber’s advisory and assurance capabilities and its Federal Government customers with Infotrust’s managed security, 24x7 Security Operations Centre, and digital forensics expertise. This will position the combined business as a leading provider of sovereign, full-spectrum cyber security services while strengthening Infotrust's presence in the Federal Government and defence-focused cyber security market.
Infotrust will purchase 100% of shares in Catalyst Cyber by way of a share purchase agreement, with completion subject to regulatory approval and customary conditions precedent. Catalyst Cyber is expected to contribute around $1.3 million of revenue to Infotrust's second-half FY26 results, and the transaction is expected to be earnings accretive from completion.
Clayton Utz Corporate M&A partners Hugh Brolsma and Kimberley Bruce led the transaction alongside lawyers Joshua Kindl and Jeevan Kullar.
Commenting on the transaction, Ms Bruce said:
This is a significant move in the growth story of Catalyst Cyber and we're delighted to have been able to assist. The deal enables both parties to more effectively address the fast-evolving cyber security challenges faced by the Federal Government and defence sectors, while reinforcing Catalyst Cyber's well-established role in safeguarding Australia's most vital systems.
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