Unlocking value with private capital
Transforming investment markets
Private capital investors are accessing broader opportunities across a range of sectors, demonstrating an ability to spot trends ahead of the market.
ESG now an essential component
Environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues are fast becoming a vital consideration for private capital investors, with many embracings carbon neutral portfolios that deliver long-term and sustainable value. Private capital is driving the shift towards securing wins for both industry and the environment, as well as setting the ESG standard for investee companies.
Dealing with data
In today's world, unprecedented volumes of data can both inform and derail investment decisions. Private capital investors are poised to capitalise upon the informational and technological advantages in the market, where the leaders of tomorrow will be those who best leverage technology and data to bolster their investment decisions.
Investors are poised to transform investment markets in the coming years and unlock value for the longer term - proving that private capital is a powerful catalyst for change.
Experience
Bain Capital
Advised Bain Capital on its acquisition of Perpetual Limited’s financial advice, wealth management and traditional trustee businesses.
Aware Super
Advised Aware Super on its successful merger with TelstraSuper, creating a combined fund with approximately $237 billion of funds under management.
La Caisse
Advised La Caisse, a global investment group based in Québec, Canada, on its $1.7 billion commitment in hybrid securities to be issued by NEXTDC Limited, Australia’s largest listed data centre developer.
Stonepeak
Advised Stonepeak on the investments in Aura Holdings, a Queensland based retirement village developer and operator, and in the Allgas gas distribution network.
Blackstone
Advised Blackstone on the US$10 billion financing of AI infrastructure company Firmus.
Advent International
Advised Advent International on the acquisition of Automic Group, a leading technology company delivering financial market infrastructure to serve the mission-critical needs of investors and issuers in Australia and New Zealand.
TPG Capital
Advised TPG Capital on the acquisition of ASX-listed Infomedia Limited by way of scheme of arrangement for an equity value of approximately $651 million.
KKR
Advised KKR on the acquisition of ProTen Pty Limited, one of Australia’s largest agricultural infrastructure businesses, from Aware Super.
Brookfield Asset Management
Advised Brookfield on the $3.85 billion sale of retirement living provider Aveo to The Living Company, the parent entity of Scape Australia – Australia's largest direct real estate deal.
Pacific Equity Partners (PEP)
Advised PEP on its acquisition of ASX-listed SG Fleet Group Limited, a leading provider of fleet management, vehicle leasing and salary packaging services, by way of scheme of arrangement for an enterprise value of $1.4 billion by way of scheme of arrangement. This transaction was the largest announced take-private deal of 2024.
Macquarie Asset Management, ART and STC
Advised Macquarie Asset Management, ART and STC on the sale of a 74.25% interest in Queensland Airports Limited, via a competitive sale process.
BGH Capital
Advised BGH Capital on the acquisition of Aspen Pharmacare's Asia Pacific business for ~$2.37 billion.
Bain Capital consortium
Advised the Bain Capital consortium on the debt for equity acquisition of Accolade Wines (now Vinarchy) and the carve-out acquisition of Pernod Ricard's ANZ and Spanish wine businesses.
CPP Investments
Advised CPP Investments on the A$24 billion acquisition of AirTrunk, a leading Asia Pacific data centre operator, alongside Blackstone, from Macquarie Asset Management and other investors including PSP Investments.
Global Infrastructure Partners
Advised leading infrastructure investor and longstanding client Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP) on the establishment of its largest Australian fund to date, the GIP Australia Fund II (GIPA II).
Bain Capital
Advised Bain Capital on the sale of Estia Health, one of Australia's leading aged care providers, to Stonepeak.
Morgan Stanley Infrastructure Partners
Advised Morgan Stanley Infrastructure Partners on the acquisition of a 49% stake in a private haul road from ASX-listed Mineral Resources, for a total consideration of up to $1.3 billion.