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APRA discussion papers: financial resources for risk events and superannuation transfer planning
We provide an overview of the proposals and key implications for RSE licensees relating to APRA's discussion papers on financial resources for risk events and superannuation transfer planning ...
Troubled waters for Ports deal signals increased ACCC scrutiny of transactions involving common ownership and minority interests
It seems there are stormy seas ahead for common ownership issues in Australia, as the ACCC has indicated an increased appetite to scrutinise transactions involving parties with minority interests or common ownership in competing firms. ...
Earn-out consideration under a scheme of arrangement – the art of the possible
The recent acquisition of an unlisted public company Crestone Holdings Limited has established a new market precedent involving the use of earn out consideration under a scheme of arrangement. ...
Financing the Australian offshore wind industry
Development of an offshore wind industry in Australia will be, in part, dependent upon access to commercial and institutional debt markets. In this Insight, our renewable energy projects and finance specialists explore some of the bankability issues that will be relevant to sponsors and lenders considering financing offshore wind projects in Australian waters. ...
M&A trends in the manufacturing and industrials sectors: green manufacturing, investment in technology and industrial real estate
Following our recent Insight on the key M&A trends in the food and beverages sector, we turn to the manufacturing and industrials sectors, with an analysis of some of the major M&A trends we are seeing and their likely direction. ...
Further updates to cessation of remaining LIBOR settings
On 29 September 2022, the UK LIBOR regulator, the FCA, announced it will no longer require publication of one-month and six-month GBP LIBOR beyond 31 March 2023. ...
Lessons from Daewoo v INPEX: calls on bank guarantees
Last week the NSW Supreme Court published an important decision concerning a principal's ability to call on a bank guarantee in circumstances where a contractor is facing financial troubles and/or potential insolvency in Daewoo v INPEX [2022] NSWSC 1125. ...
2022 PE Horizons update: caution and opportunity
Geo-political tensions, high inflation and rising interest rates have created significant market volatility. This inevitably breeds caution amongst sponsors, but also creates opportunity. ...
M&A trends in the food and beverage sector: ESG, innovative agriculture, craft beer and plant-based alternatives
With ESG front of mind, we take a deep dive into some of the M&A trends within the food and beverage sector and outline some key factors that we expect to attract global investment in the years to come. ...
Overview of Australia's foreign investment approval (FIRB) regime
Significant changes to Australia's foreign investment approval (FIRB) regime came into effect last year. This guide provides up-to-date information you need to know about how the new FIRB regime operates. ...