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Being a new year, we thought it would be timely to provide a refresher on some key M&A concepts. Of course, there are a long list of things that go into making a successful transaction, but the following are some of the most important tips from our team to consider before entering a transaction process. […]

ASX-listed National Veterinary Care Ltd (NVL) has announced that it has entered into a binding Scheme Implementation Deed with VetPartners. VetPartners is set to acquire 100% of the issued share capital of NVL by way of scheme of arrangement (Scheme). Under the terms of the Scheme, NVL shareholders will be entitled to receive AUD 3.70 […]

RADMS, the holding company that owns Premier Paper Group, was sold to Japan Pulp and Paper Company Limited (JPP)  in a multi‐million‐pound crossborder sale. Clairfield International in the UK was appointed by Premier Paper to negotiate the price and terms to ensure the best deal for the Premier Paper shareholders and subsequently managed the sales process through […]

Capital market trends, key economic metrics, and sector and private equity activity in the US are summarized in this report from Clairfield’s US partners. Read the report here: 2019Q2 US Quarterly Report

Australian international aid and development not-for-profit organisation, Cufa Limited, has merged with the Foresters Group, a not-for-profit micro-loan organisation providing emergency finance at a competitive rate for low-income households as a more affordable alternative to high-cost payday lenders. InterFinancial acted as adviser to Foresters Group in the merger.  Cufa, established in 1971 has been providing […]

One of the most frequent questions we get asked by clients is “how long does a transaction take?”. Of course, the standard advisor answer is “it depends”, but exactly what does it depend on, and how many of these factors are within the control of the client or the advisor? Preparation. A key determinant of […]

InterFinancial has advised energy retailer and energy solutions provider ERM Power on its 50% acquisition of industrial automation and electrical engineering company, Alliance Automation.  Alliance Automation is one of the largest independent electrical engineering and automation solution providers in Australia, with a team of more than 190 people and offices in Queensland, New South Wales, […]

A clean exit and a high multiple. That’s all sellers are after, right? The answer is of course, no. Cultural and strategic fit, growth capital, opportunity to diversify, development for key talent, legacy preservation and brand retention are just a few of the many considerations business owners have when selling their business. But how do […]

In this month’s dashboard, we play 20 questions. But no, we are not playing parlour games in Victorian England, we are talking mergers and acquisitions. A sale process can take 6 to 9 months to complete, so choosing the right advisor for your needs should not be taken lightly. Here are 20 essential questions you […]