Today
BHP has UBS, Barclays in corner as it eyes mega Anglo American deal
Sources close to discussions said negotiations were at an early-stage and other miners were interested in the London-based producer of platinum and copper.
Yesterday
Nick Scali to launch equity raising for UK foray; Macquarie on ticket
Nick Scali will pay £2 ($3.82) for Fabb Furniture, funded by a $46 million underwritten institutional placement.
Macquarie-backed renewables developer shops NSW solar farm
Up for grabs is a 143-megawatt peak ready-to-build solar and energy storage project in the Riverina region.
This Month
UBS financial sponsors co-head jumps to Greenstone
Street Talk understands Leo Feros has left the Swiss investment bank for boutique mid-market corporate advisor Greenstone Partners.
CSIRO-backed Trellis Data shops con notes; seeks $100m value cap
The convertible notes would pay 10 per cent a year, accruing daily and capitalised, with 24-month maturity.
Matt Comyn’s right-hand man pops up at Adara
Ex-Commonwealth Bank executive David Cohen is set to join the prestigious advisory group, bringing its membership to 16.
Westpac cans RAMS Home Loans sale after lack of bidder interest
There are also concerns about RAMS’ lack of a back book, or any significant funding sources.
Citi MD off to lead Gresham’s infrastructure advisory unit
His deal credits feature some enviable roles, including takeover defence for AusNet Services during its $10.1 billion take-private by a consortium led by Brookfield.
Blue Ocean Equities lands in Melbourne with key hire
The stockbroker and corporate advisory firm is expanding, and will open its first office in the education state after bringing Michael Woolhouse on board.
Santana Minerals launches equity raising; hires Bells, Euroz Hartleys
The raising offer price was pegged at $1.15 per share, which represented a 9.4 per cent discount to the last close.
EV charging play ChargeNet hits the road for equity injection
The company, which bills itself as NZ’s largest EV charging network, is chasing $27.5 million in equity capital to supercharge its growth.
It turns out APM wasn’t so ‘disappointed’ in MDP’s bid after all
It has been a difficult period for the employment and NDIS services group, and brokers expect things to remain that way. But not enough to scare some off.
Telstra mulls strategic review of its massive health portfolio
Telstra boss Vicky Brady talked up her desire to actively manage the telco’s sprawling portfolio at the half-year result.
Jefferies pinches new equities head from Goldman Sachs
Street Talk understands Goldman Sachs co-head of equities Mario Argyrides has tendered his resignation.
Alium Capital preps first new fund in seven years
The Sydney investor is targeting wealth groups and superannuation funds for its new private and public equity fund.
Japan’s Shizen Energy seeks equity backer for Aussie solar play
Make room on the renewables circuit for a new Japanese player, Shizen Energy Group, which has put the feelers out for an equity backer for its first Aussie play.
AirTrunk suitors banker up as $15b sale gets under way; data room open
Street Talk understands DigitalBridge Group and IFM are in the process of engaging Barrenjoey, while Blackstone has Deutsche Bank and Morgan Stanley in its corner.
The Growth Fund on verge of $750m payday at Fitness Passport
The mid-market PE firm is in advanced discussions with Swedish bigwig EQT Partners to sell its majority stake in the gym membership network.
Ellerston Capital plugs into Brisbane’s NOJA ahead of second-half IPO
Its post-money valuation was just shy of $500 million and an ASX listing is on track for the second-half, investor sources said.
PEP flags $1.5 billion-plus first close for Fund VII raise
PEP’s buyout strategy is run by three of the firm’s most experienced dealmakers.