Jarden to lobby for joint Australia-NZ share trading index
Growing concerns about liquidity on the Australia and New Zealand stock exchanges have prompted plans to lobby governments for a combined trans-Tasman share trading index.
Data Room
Citi leads as block trades rule
Block trades dominated much of the equity capital markets activity in 2024, with Citi coming out on top with its role in a deal involving Goodman.
The year’s big deals and why UBS, Goldman Sachs came out on top
Australia’s high profile dealmakers expect activity to accelerate in 2025 after an already busy year.
Australian Unity to offload property fund
Australian Unity Wealth Management appears to be getting out of commercial real estate and is now offloading its Property Income Fund to a new owner.
Charter Hall succeeds in its chase, while Bain likely to return
The last two takeover battles shaping up for the year both involve boards playing hard ball and refusing to accept the bids by suitors.
Adamantem Capital snaps up Mason Stevens for about $200m
The Sydney-based private equity firm is demonstrating it still has its chequebook out and is ready to spend.
More top Lendlease execs head for the door
Lendlease rivals are capitalising on its recent challenges by picking off its top talent.
Buyout or equity raising likely for Lifestyle Communities
The $1bn listed retirement living operator Lifestyle Communities is under watch for a buyout or an emergency equity raising.
Chairman the only bidder for Mosaic Brands
Speculation is mounting that Mosaic Brands has received just one credible bid – from its chairman, Richard Facioni.
Radiology giant’s sale pushed into next year
Despite Macquarie Asset Management interest, the sale of Australia’s biggest radiology company, I-MED, will be pushed into the new year.
Crescent Capital moves on new target after Pacific Smiles battle
Sydney-based private equity firm Crescent Capital is capitalising on consolidation opportunities amid weak economic conditions.
Tanarra ‘supporting Bain’s Insignia Financial tilt’
John Wylie’s Tanarra Capital is believed to be quietly backing Bain Capital’s bid for Insignia Financial behind the scenes.
DigiCo disappointment a dampener on Virgin Australia float plan
Virgin Australia’s private equity owner would view the much-hyped DigiCo float’s flop with some trepidation for its own plans for an IPO in 2025.
Healthscope’s future could hinge on Brookfield holding its nerve
Brookfield’s head office is understood to be increasingly of the opinion Healthscope isn’t a good investment.
Accounts show true pain for Rockpool owner
The company behind some of the nation’s most celebrated dining venues is now owned by its lender, and the newly released accounts show why it took control.
Amcor likely to seal deal for plastic container maker
Amcor’s $13bn acquisition of Berry Global Group appears likely to gain majority approval from the target’s shareholders.
Bain’s Insignia move ‘a trigger for bidding war’
Bain Capital’s $2.7bn offer for Insignia Financial could begin a bidding war for the wealth manager and Kohlberg Kravis Roberts may be an interested party.
Dealerships’ parent a potential takeover target
Car dealership owner Peter Warren could be ripe for takeover, according to analysts at Moelis.
Rival hospital operators circle Healthscope
Brookfield may soon move to further distance itself from Healthscope, although sources close to the private equity owner are playing down the prospect of voluntary administration.
Bain Capital lobs $2.7bn buyout offer for Insignia Financial
Insignia has group funds under management and administration of $319.6bn.
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