The New Zealand Breakers are understood to be in talks with MA Moelis to potentially bring the investment bank on as a strategic adviser, as Tesla chairwoman Robyn Denholm’s investment in rival National Basketball League team Sydney Kings sparks M&A expectations in the sector.
MA Moelis’ bankers have been jockeying for a defence advisory role at the Breakers, betting no doubt the M&A interest in the Sydney Kings would flow on to the second-ranked team in the NBL.
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