Takeover financing: navigating the 90% conundrum and financier engagement *

Australia - April 30 2013
M&A activity and acquisition financing transactions were lower in 2012. However, some significant debt-funded transactions did occur, including…

Co-authors: Alexander Danne.

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State of the M&A nation 2013 forecasts *

Australia - February 4 2013
Following the Southern summer holidays, the Australian Open final and the Australia Day long weekend, it's time to roll up the sleeves and return to…

Co-authors: Marcello Cardaci, Peter Cook, Andrew Bullock.

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Takeover law reform - in the spotlight but is change really needed? And if so, will it actually transpire? *

Australia - October 31 2012
There has recently been an increased focus by regulators and market participants on the adequacy of Australia’s takeover laws regime following some high profile corporate manoeuvres including Gina Rinehart increased shareholding in Fairfax Media and James Packer’s move up the share register of Echo Entertainment as well as the widespread use of bear hugs in unsolicited takeover approaches.

Co-authors: Sarah Duerdoth, Joshua Fast.

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Takeover approaches: to disclose or not to disclose *

Australia - August 31 2012
Target boards faced with an unsolicited takeover approach face a difficult decision: to disclose or not to disclose the approach.

Co-authors: Roisin Kennedy, Alex Brown.

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State of the M+A nation July 2012: mid-year update *

Australia - July 31 2012
Having reached the halfway point for 2012 it is an opportune time to reflect on the year to date and crystal ball gaze into the rest of the year.

Co-authors: Peter Cook, Alex Brown.

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