Investors have pinched back some power in major M&A deals, following the ASX’s ruling that big equity raisings will now require shareholder approval.

The market operator says companies wanting to issue scrip worth 25pc or more of shares on issue during an M&A deal will have to seek shareholder approval.

Investors have pinched back some power in major M&A deals, following the ASX’s ruling that big equity raisings will now require shareholder approval.