Ruralco Holdings Ltd. is believed to be refining its takeover proposal for Elders Rural Services Limited from Elders Limited. It is being said that the information memorandum for Elders Rural has finally been sent to prospective buyers. Also John Maher said in December 2012 that the company was well positioned to benefit either from an acquisition of Rural Services or continuing to win market share if Elders sold the business to another party.

Elders Limited is seeking to sell Futuris Automotive Group Limited and its other forestry assets.