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Rob Silverwood last year. The division of PwC he oversees is a lucrative one for the firm.

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
Marcus Darville (right) and Simon Pither of Quadrant Private Equity.

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
Brookfield has commenced a sale process for its retirement village platform Aveo.

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 deal makers Chris Yoo and Michael Caristo.

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
Chief executive Clayton Pyne says Humanforce will focus its M&A pipeline on targets in the US and UK.

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
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AZZO’s energy management systems, including electricity, water and gas monitoring, are used by the Melbourne Cricket Ground.

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
JET Charge founders Ellen Liang and Tim Washington.

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 Financial boss Scott Hartley.

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
You know Christmas is coming when last-minute bids start flying.

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
Mason Stevens chief executive Tim Yule.

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 has held clinical trial research organisation Novotech since 2017.

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
Downer's Spotless Laundries provides hiring, cleaning and delivery services for linen and garments.

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
Whiteoak managing director Greg Garvin.

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
Office towers are plummeting in value, but APRA says super funds are falling short on repricing their assets.

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
Trust between public and private markets investors is at rock bottom.

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
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Rockpool Bar & Grill in Melbourne.

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
CEO of the Australian Banking Association Anna Bligh, with Commonwealth Bank executive Euan Robertson.

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
Loscam previously attempted to hive off its Australian business via Goldman Sachs and UBS.

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 defeated Pacific Equity Partners and TPG Capital to buy Lumus at the end of September.

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

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