Agostini has announced its fifth extension of the closing date for its takeover bid of Prestige Holdings, pushing the deadline to January 20, 2026. The extension was disclosed in a notice issued to the Trinidad and Tobago Stock Exchange on November 18, which was subsequently published on the exchange’s website and in local newspapers. The delay is attributed to the pending approval of regulatory bodies, including the TT Fair Trade Commission, which is reviewing the merger application. Agostini’s share-swap offer, which proposes acquiring Prestige Holdings by trading one Agostini share for every 4.8 Prestige Holdings shares, will remain open until the new deadline. The company has assured shareholders that it will acquire and pay for all deposited shares within the timeframe mandated by securities law. Initially set to close on July 20, the offer has seen multiple extensions, with previous deadlines extended to August 5, September 5, October 21, and November 18. Despite securing the minimum required shareholding on September 10, Agostini continues to navigate regulatory hurdles to finalize the acquisition.