Sale:
Software Technology Company
Advised on the sale of a specialised software and technology platform company in partnership with a boutique investment bank located on the West Coast of the United States. Prepared a detailed information memorandumand approached target buyers in North America, Europe and Asia; conducted numerous management presentations.
Capital Raising:
eCommerce Company
Assisted an early-stage ecommerce business with a capital raising to fund the next stage of growth.
Growth Strategy:
Large Apparel Wholesaler and Retailer
Assisted senior management of an ASX listed international apparel wholesaler and retailer with their five year strategic planning process to ensure that the organisation had a clear, focused growth strategy that was underpinned with the necessary capabilities.
Trade Sale:
Eyewear Retailer and Optometry Business
Managed and completed the trade sale of a successful, high-end eyewear retail and optometry business to an ASX listed eyewear retailer. Reviewed financials, prepared normalized profit and loss statements, completed a business valuation, prepared an information memorandum, managed enquiries from purchasers, identified preferred buyer, managed due diligence process, negotiated key terms, managed legal documentation and completion of the transaction.
Advisor on Acquisition:
Large Australian Company in the Media Industry.
Acted for a strategic purchaser on the potential acquisition of a $1.2 billion ASX listed Media Company and the raising of a $450 million asset based loan. Successfully negotiated and secured debt facilities from USA financial institutions. In addition acted for the same company on the potential acquisition of two other large companies in the same sector.
Merger & Acquisition:
Financial Services Company.
Advised an Australian Financial institution on the successful acquisition of a USA listed public company in the Financial Services industry including the reverse merger, whereby the Australian shareholders became majority shareholders of the US public company with board & management control. Responsible for coordinating all outside advisors including legal, audit, & investor relations.
Listing:
USA OTCBB Technology company
Listed a Fuel Cell technology company on the OTCBB. Responsible for coordinating all outside advisors including legal, audit, & investor relations. Raised in excess of US $50m.
Acquisition & Financing:
Office Product’s Company
Assisted an Australian company founded in 1961, who is a leading manufacturer and supplier of office products that distributes in more than 70 countries worldwide. Successfully completed the acquisition of a competitor in the sector and arranged both the debt & equity funding for the transaction.
Reverse Merger:
USA OTCBB Fashion Apparel Company
Arranged the reverse merger of a company founded in Bondi Beach Australia, into a USA OTCBB listed shell company , which launched its first knitwear collection in 2008 with three cashmere styles and a mission to take the Australian beach-lifestyle to the world—in a sweater. Acted as financial advisor on the merger and arranged both debt & equity capital for the company in both Australia & USA.
Reverse Merger:
USA OTCBB Biotech Company
Acted as the financial advisor and organised the reverse merger with an OTCBB listed company for an Australian pharmaceutical product development company specialising in the fields of lung and inflammatory conditions. The company has 2 products that have completed initial Phase 2 clinical trials in the field of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and asthma. Also arranged a bridge financing loan to assist the company prior to a private placement of equity in the USA.
Financing:
USA Veterinary Biologics Company
Acted as financial advisor for a global leader in veterinary regenerative medicine and biological solutions in arranging expansion capital from investors in the USA & Australia. The company’s corporate offices are in Kentucky, USA with offices in Sydney and have performed Stem Cell Therapy procedures in over 29 countries around the world
Sale:
Manufacturer Valuation and Preparation for Trade Sale
Prepared normalized profit and loss financials, a balance sheet and information memorandum for a successful metal manufacturing business. Completed an indicative valuation and approached prospective target buyers on behalf of the vendors.
Debt Restructure:
Mining Services
Advised owners/directors and CFO of a mining services company with over $100m in annual revenues on a debt restructure following the suspension of two large mining contracts. Completed a detailed assessment of all excess mining equipment; assisted with the preparation of robust cash flow projections; and prepared an information memorandum with a debt restructure proposal. We also identified and quantified a number of cost saving initiatives.
Acquisition:
Wholesale Bakery
Advised a private investor on the acquisition of a wholesale bakery distribution business. Completed a commercial business assessment and business valuation of the target company on behalf of the purchaser and negotiated a sale price with the vendor. Documented a letter of offer for the vendor specifying key terms on behalf of the purchaser.
Acquisition & Merger:
Regional Airline
Acted as advisor on the acquisition of a regional airline by a strategic buyer and assisted with the debt & equity funding required for the merged entity. Completed a business valuation of the target company on behalf of the purchaser and produced a detailed Information Memorandum on the combined group.
Acquisition:
Health Care Company and Capital Raising.
Currently engaged by an ASX listed company in the Health Care sector advising on the acquisition of a Medical Biotechnology company. Assisted the company with securing a debt facility and currently assisting them in an equity capital raising.
Sale:
Financial Services Company
Advised an Australian Financial institution on the successful sale to a large International public company. Responsible for coordinating all outside advisors including legal, audit, & investor relations.
Listing:
ASX Oil & Gas Company
Undertook reverse takeover of an ASX company. Brought in strategic large international oil and gas company as partner. Responsible for coordinating all outside advisors including legal, audit, & investor relations. Raised over $70m
Reverse Merger:
USA OTCBB Financial Services Company
Acted as financial advisor and organised the reverse merger of an Australian company into a USA listed holding company which through its wholly-owned subsidiaries provides technology driven financial solutions and services to consumers and businesses. The company has two distinct business units being Asset Based Lending and Payment Services.
Joint Venture & Wholesale Debt Facility:
Equipment Finance Company
Successfully negotiateda joint venture with a large Australian ASX listed financial services companywith a specialist equipment finance provider to the Australian franchise sector and arranged a $50 million wholesale debt facility for the company.
Restructuring & Refinancing:
Iconic Australian Franchise
Acted as Financial Advisor in the restructuring and refinancing of a debt facility for an iconic Australian company involved in the franchise quick service food sector. Arranged for the company to be successfully restructured via a Voluntary Administration and Deed of Company Arrangement and refinanced their $5 million Australian debt facility with a USA financial institution.
Investment:
USA Medical Device Company
Organised a group of Australian investors for a USA listed Medical Device company that through the use of low-cost medical diagnostic testing and education , manufacture and sell an easy-to-use device produced under patent which has been FDA-cleared as an adjunct to mammography and other procedures for the detection of breast disease, including breast cancer. In conjunction with the investment negotiated the distribution rights to the company’s products for Australia and Asia.