EOFY2024: a year in review

12.8.2024

Another year has flown by, and what a year it was! From strategic partnerships to international expansions, 2024 saw InterFinancial at the heart of some truly transformative partnerships.

13 transactions. Numerous opportunities created. As we look back on FY24, we’re excited to share the stories behind the numbers – stories of businesses taking bold steps, crossing borders, and reaching new milestones.

Grab a coffee and settle in as we commemorate an amazing year that redefined what’s possible in the world of mergers and acquisition. From healthcare and consumer goods to industrial and technology sectors, our clients have shown that with the right guidance, there’s no limit to what can be achieved. So, if you’re ready, let’s jump straight in:

Prudentia forge close ties with Sedgman sale 

Prudentia taps wider markets with strategic partner Sedgman.  

 InterFinancial acted as the sell-side advisor to Prudentia. 

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Private equity buyers target optometry group EyeQ 

EyeQ navigates tricky market conditions with sale to global optometry giant, Essilor Luxottica.    

InterFinancial acted as the sell-side advisor to EyeQ. 

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Local fleet management iVolve marks cross-border milestone 

iVolve’s cements strategic partnership with Komatsu sale.   

InterFinancial acted as the sell-side advisor to iVolve. 

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Venlo Group divests mature product to listed US company

Venlo Group raises capital to fund US expansion by partnering with North American Clarus Corp.      

InterFinancial acted as the sell-side advisor to Venlo Group. 

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Core Asset Co becomes new competency for COSOL

Core Asset Co provides new technological capability with sale to key industrial player, COSOL.    

InterFinancial acted as the sell-side advisor to Core Asset Co. 

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Preferred mobility provider Skywire secures cross-border investment

UK-based Renovotec marks first APAC investment with Skywire acquisition.   

InterFinancial acted as the sell-side advisor to Skywire. 

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Multiple parties drive up sale price for AxSym

Canberra-based AxSym becomes new territory for SOCO. 

InterFinancial acted as the sell-side advisor to AxSym. 

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ASX-listed Microba embarks international growth phase 

 

Microba taps new market with UK-based Invivo Clinical acquisition.    

InterFinancial acted as the buy-side advisor to Microba. 

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Unitywater lands strategic investment against the odds 

Despite coming late to the table, Unitywater lands minority stake in pipeline technology company, Detection Services.

InterFinancial acted as the buy-side advisor to Unitywater. 

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AssetOn’s long-term growth plan bears fruit

AssetOn shareholders’ plan for successful exit with COSOL sale.

InterFinancial acted as the sell-side advisor to AssetOn. 

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DDH Graham streamlines business operations with SS&C partnership 

DDH locks in long-term services agreement with existing SS&C partnership.

InterFinancial acted as the sell-side advisor to DDH Graham. 

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Harness Energy adds new service competency with industry training provider acquisition

Harness Energy acquires Verbrec’s Site Skills Training portfolio.

InterFinancial provided buy-side advisory services to Harness Energy. 

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Capital raise positions Concourse for IP commercialisation

Concourse raises capital to assist in IP sale to global mobility equipment supplier.

InterFinancial acted as capital raise advisor to Concourse.  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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