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A look at strategies to secure support from—and transact with—major target shareholders in takeover scenarios
In this Insight we explore some strategies that would-be-bidders can employ to shore up pre-bid support from major shareholders, before considering structures that can be used to offer differential consideration to them when implementing the control transaction itself. ...
Is two better than one? A look at dual scheme of arrangement and takeover bid structures
The recent contest for control of Nitro Software Limited has thrust the strategy of concurrent scheme of arrangement and 'fall back' takeover bid structures back into the spotlight. We unpack it in our insight. ...
Allens advises JANA on transition to full management ownership
Under the deal, JANA's management has acquired Insignia's 45 per cent shareholding, having acquired a 55 per cent share of the business from MLC Wealth (subsequently acquired by Insignia Financial) ...
Allens advises Goldwind on Stockyard Hill Wind Farm Sale
It follows the sale in December of 49 per cent of Moorabool Wind Farm to Nebras Power, on which Allens also advised. 'We are delighted to have advised Goldwind on this significant transaction,' sai ...
Allens tops M&A rankings
The firm advised on more than US$64.5 billion in total deal value in 2022, including some of the largest and most complex deals in the market. Highlights included advising: Sydney Airport on its ...
Takeovers Panel guidance on pre-deal exclusivity is back under the microscope
Last week the Takeovers Panel commenced a public consultation in relation to proposed revisions to its guidance note on deal protection arrangements in takeover situations. A key focus of the consulta ...
Allens advises Kilara Growth Fund on sustainable packaging investment
The investment follows-on from Kilara’s initial investment in Grounded. Grounded specialises in providing sustainable and personalised packaging solutions to businesses, specific to different ...
Allens advises Triple Flag on acquisition of Maverix Metals
'We are delighted to have assisted long-standing client Triple Flag on this transformative acquisition. Combining the two companies' portfolios across the Americas, Australia and elsewhere will ...
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. ...
Allens named M&A Legal Adviser of the Year by Mergermarket
Allens has been named M&A Legal Adviser of the Year in the Mergermarket M&A Awards 2022, as well as Private Equity Legal Adviser of the Year, Cross-border M&A Legal Adviser of the Year, and Pharmaceuticals, Medical and Biotech M&A Legal Adviser of the Year. ...