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Premise, a full-service consultancy that provides tailored solutions in engineering, planning, surveying, project management architecture, agricultural and environmental science, was sold to Amey, a leading provider of full life-cycle engineering, operations and decarbonisation solutions, for transport infrastructure and complex facilities  Premise Engineering is a multidisciplinary engineering and consulting firm founded in 2016 in Brisbane, Queensland, […]

Australia’s green iron opportunity: A global industrial transformation Australia stands at the threshold of a transformative opportunity that could redefine its role in the global economy. Australia has the resources, technology, and trade relationships needed to become a global leader in green iron production, but only if decisive policy action is taken now.  Green iron […]

The global M&A market has been in decline since 2022, following a record-setting surge in 2021. The downturn was primarily driven by rising interest rates, economic uncertainty, and geopolitical tensions. China’s M&A market is no exception. Since the COVID-19 pandemic, the Chinese economy has faced unprecedented challenges, including slowed GDP growth, weak consumer spending, an […]

Over the past six months, global uncertainty has escalated significantly. Trade wars, continued conflicts in Europe and the Middle East and market volatility have dominated our press. The M&A landscape in Australia is not insulated from the effects of these issues.   These issues have introduced a new set of challenges for dealmakers. But amid the […]

If you’re reading this article, you’re probably in a position where you’ve built a great software business. Between endless product and engineering sessions with your teams, customer escalations and sales meetings you’ve probably given some thought, or maybe a lot, about what the next step in your business will be. Most of the time, that […]

Strong geo-political, social and economic forces are influencing the pace of global investment in decarbonisation. Driven by economic factors, the Trump administration’s stance to curb action on climate change stands at one end of the decarbonisation investment approach, whereas other countries in Europe and Asia Pacific (including Australia) recognise they are behind in their quest […]

Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) are often seen as a golden ticket for businesses aiming to expand, achieve economies of scale, or diversify. Yet business history is littered with stories of failed acquisitions that have eroded value rather than enhanced it. Look no further than Catch.com, which is still in the news cycle. Why? Below are […]

As we consider the potential impact of another Trump presidency on the Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) landscape, it’s impossible to ignore the spillover impact that Trump’s regulatory and economic policies can have on Australia. With his return to the White House, we can anticipate a wave of both opportunities and challenges for the Australian M&A […]

The Chinese economy is undoubtedly undergoing fundamental shifts due to a combination of factors, including slowed economic growth, ongoing political tensions with the West, a large aging population and changing demographics. Since the beginning of 2024, the capital market in China has witnessed several significant shifts in various industries and sectors.   Sluggish IPO market; […]