As a 26-year old, Nick Bolton took on Macquarie at the height of its powers and won.
His gutsy plot to hold the $4.9 billion BrisConnections float to ransom in 2009 by snapping up 1¢ shares was a David and Goliath moment. Bolton, it seemed was on the path to becoming Australia's next great corporate raider.
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Jemima Whyte writes on business, specialising in companies, capital markets and innovation. Jemima has reported on business for The Australian Financial Review for more than 13 years. Email Jemima at jemima.whyte@afr.com
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