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Corporate Advisory / M&A

We provide a broad range of services across the full spectrum of corporate and commercial law, having regularly advised both publicly listed and privately held companies on landmark deals and complex commercial arrangements. Our clients value our technical capability, dedication and commercial acumen. We take a pragmatic approach towards strategically guiding our clients through difficult transactions, challenges and opportunities to deliver the best possible outcomes for our clients. Our team advises on:

  • Public M&A
  • Private M&A
  • Corporate advisory
  • Shareholder activism
  • Corporate governance
  • Commercial contracts and arrangements
  • Business structures – companies, trusts, partnerships and joint ventures
  • Solvent reconstructions and restructurings
  • Compliance and risk management

Our Experience

PropTech Group Limited

On the take private of PropTech Group Limited by the US-based MRI Software LLC (backed by TA Associates Management L.P., GI GP IV LLC and Harvest Partners, LP) for an equity value of $93.4 million by scheme of arrangement.

Praemium Limited

On its successful cash and scrip takeover bid for Powerwrap Limited, for a deal value of $70 million.

AMA Group Limited

On the acquisition of the Capital S.M.A.R.T Group from the Suncorp Group for a deal value of $420 million.

Shandong Ruyi Group

On the divestment of its 49% interest in ‘Cubbie Station’ and associated properties to, and subsequent joint venture with, the Macquarie Infrastructure and Real Assets (MIRA) agricultural fund.

AMA Group Limited

On the proposed demerger of its automotive component, accessory and procurement business and the proposed acquisition of AMA Group Limited (post-demerger) by funds advised by the Blackstone Group, for an enterprise value of $508 million.

Acting for requisitioning shareholders

In relation to their successful activism campaign and attempt to spill the board of Genetic Technologies Limited, an ASX-listed predictive genetics company.

Shareholders of SST Australia Pty Ltd

On the divestment of the company (an adjuvants and spray additives supplier) to Axieo Pty Ltd (a portfolio company of CHAMP Private Equity) for an undisclosed sum.

AMA Group Limited

In relation to the sale of its automotive component and accessories division to GUD Holdings Ltd for an enterprise value of circa $70 million.

The shareholders of Agyle Time Pty Ltd

In relation to the sale of the company for an undisclosed sum to Playvox (a portfolio company of the US based growth capital firm, Five Elms Capital).

AMA Group Limited

On its $100 million acquisition of the Gemini Automotive Panel Repair Group.

Solvar Limited

On the divestment of its small-amount credit contract (SACC) lending business by way of management buy-out for an aggregate deal value of $46 million.

The principals of the ‘Pole Foundations Australia’ business

In relation to the sale of the business to GenusPlus Group Limited for upfront consideration of $22 million and contingent earn-out payments up to circa $20 million.

Nature One Dairy (Australia) Pte Ltd

On its acquisition of milk products manufacturer, Nepean River Dairy Pty Ltd for an enterprise value of $36.5 million, on a cash-free, debt-free basis.

The owners of the “BlackHawk Premium Pet Care” business

On the $52 million sale of the business to EBOS Group Limited.

Praemium Limited

On the sale of its UK, Jersey, Hong Kong and Dubai operations to Morningstar LLC for consideration of £35 million, subject to completion adjustments.

Bay Building Group Pty Ltd

On the partial sell down of equity by its majority owners to PSC Insurance Group Limited (PSC), in addition to a private placement of shares by the company to PSC, for an aggregate deal value of $12 million.

Solvar Limited

On its acquisition of the NZ based, ‘Go Car Finance’ business for NZ$24 million.

The owners of the “Piping Hot” fashion retail brand

On the sale of the brand to Saban Brands Lifestyle Group.

PropTech Group Limited

On its acquisitions of the ‘MyDesktop’ business from Domain Holdings Australia Limited for a deal value of $14 million and the ‘Vault’ CRM business from Vault Group Pty Ltd for a deal value of $10 million.

The shareholders of HMPM Pty Ltd

On the sale of the company and the ‘Hoxton MPM’ administrative medical technology services business to MyPracticeManual Pty Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary of Avant Mutual Group Limited, for an undisclosed sum.

Solvar Limited

On its acquisition of GMF Australia Pty Ltd, a subsidiary of the US-based General Motors Financial Company Inc for a deal value of $17 million.

Praemium Limited

On its acquisition of BlackRock’s Australian Separately Managed Accounts business.

The shareholder of the ‘Mertons Corporate Services’ business

On the sale of the company to Acclime Corporate Services Australia Pty Ltd for an undisclosed sum.

PropTech Group Limited

On its acquisition of Eagle Software Pty Ltd on a cash and debt free basis for $7.5 million, with up to an additional $7.5 million based on earn-out hurdles being achieved.

Solvar Limited

On its acquisition of near-prime lender, Automotive Financial Services Pty Ltd (AFS) for cash and scrip consideration to an aggregate value of $10.8 million, subject to completion adjustments.

Praemium Limited

On its cross-border acquisition of the UK-based SIPP provider, Wensley Mackay Limited.

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