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BGH targets PwC dealmakers for new M&A advisory
Under the proposal, more than a dozen top transactions partners would leave for a new firm that would be overseen by Rob Silverwood, currently PwC’s deals boss.
- Edmund Tadros, Sarah Thompson and Emma Rapaport
Quadrant banks $660m for third growth fund
The six-week fundraise was oversubscribed after ultra-high-net-worth investors added funds to the pot.
- Sarah Thompson, Kanika Sood and Emma Rapaport
Aveo auction heads to second round with big new asset in play
The company has won over big real estate groups such as Lendlease and Dexus for the right to develop the Manly Health and Wellbeing site, people close to the process say.
- Sarah Thompson, Kanika Sood and Emma Rapaport
Genesis Capital amasses $350m for more healthcare deals
Doctor turned private equiteer Michael Caristo and his co-founder Chris Yoo have finalised a fund, drawing interest from institutional investors and families.
- Sarah Thompson, Kanika Sood and Emma Rapaport
PE-backed Australian tech firm swallows ASX minnow
The chief executive of Humanforce says its $17.2 million acquisition will complete its suite of human resources software.
- Tess Bennett
California PE Angeleno buys into Aussie energy software biz
Rennie Advisory advised on the raising, conducting a global search for a minority partner to take AZZO to the United States.
- Sarah Thompson, Kanika Sood and Emma Rapaport
Natixis’s Mirova backs millions into EV charging biz JET Charge
Natixis Investment Managers-affiliate Mirova led the $72 million funding round via its energy transition strategy.
- Sarah Thompson, Kanika Sood and Emma Rapaport
Insignia rejects Bain’s billions as lacking ‘fair value’
Major shareholder Tanarra Capital described the private equity firm’s offer as “highly opportunistic” as Insignia shares tumbled.
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- Michelle Bowes
- Opinion
- Chanticleer
Santa quashes Bain Capital’s big Aussie buyout, for now
Behind the flurry of statements, there’s a game of M&A chess. Insignia Financial is this year’s Christmas special.
- Anthony Macdonald
PE firm Adamantem Capital swoops on IPO-candidate Mason Stevens
Street Talk understands an agreement was signed between the two parties on Wednesday morning, handing over the keys to 100 per cent of the company.
- Sarah Thompson, Kanika Sood and Emma Rapaport
TPG Capital weighs new options for Novotech’s future
Street Talk understands TPG is weighing up a bunch of complicated options for its $4 billion clinical research group.
- Sarah Thompson, Kanika Sood and Emma Rapaport
Macquarie Infrastructure circles Adamantem’s laundry business
Street Talk understands one of Macquarie Infrastructure’s entities is weighing an acquisition of Linen Services Australia.
- Sarah Thompson, Kanika Sood and Emma Rapaport
Private equity shop Whiteoak adds to technology streak with Avolution
Managing director Greg Garvin has led majority investment in the business architecture modelling tool.
- Sarah Thompson, Kanika Sood and Emma Rapaport
Super boards, executives failing on unlisted asset valuations
The regulator demanded funds sharpen their review processes, warning it will not hesitate to take further action and may pursue individuals.
- Hannah Wootton
- Opinion
- Chanticleer
Private equity’s musical chairs rub salt into sore wounds
These trades drive public and private markets investors further apart when they need each other more than ever.
- Anthony Macdonald
Hospitality empire behind Rockpool reports $288 million loss
The restaurant group, now called Pacific Hunter, grew out of celebrity chef Neil Perry’s high-profile Sydney steak restaurant.
- Primrose Riordan
Arbor Capital backs homegrown scuttlebutt research firm targeting PE
The venture capital upstart has taken a minority stake in expert research platform Networks X.
- Sarah Thompson, Kanika Sood and Emma Rapaport
Commonwealth Bank government relations tsar jumps to Blackstone
Euan Robertson is leaving the $265 billion bank and making a beeline for the world’s largest alternative asset manager.
- Sarah Thompson, Kanika Sood and Emma Rapaport
Brookfield in advanced talks to buy Loscam Asia-Pacific division
While there have been plenty of false starts in the efforts of Loscam’s owners to exit the business, sources said the transaction was on track to sign soon.
- Sarah Thompson, Kanika Sood and Emma Rapaport
Affinity PE closes $515m Lumus Imaging debt deal
GIlbert + Tobin’s banking group head Gail Christopher was on hand to support Affinity with the negotiations.
- Sarah Thompson, Kanika Sood and Emma Rapaport