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Major Transactions
We have recently advised major clients on the following selected significant transactions:
Abu Dhabi Investment Authority G&F acted for the Abu Dhabi Investment authority in the successful acquisition of the Port of Brisbane ($2.3 billion).
Aegis PLC G&F advised Aegis Group plc (LSE listed) on its scrip and cash acquisition of all the shares in Mitchell Communication Group Limited (ASX listed).
Alinta Group G&F advised Texas Pacific Group on the acquisition and debt restructure of the Alinta group.
Aston Resources G&F is acting for Aston Resources in relation to its merger with Whitehaven Coal ($4.7 billion).
Australand Property Group G&F advised the Australand Property Group in relation to the reallocation of capital between stapled entities, including the ruling applications.
AXA SA G&F acted for AXA SA in relation to the AXA APH scheme of arrangement under which AMP acquired all of the shares in AXA APH and AXA SA acquired the Asian businesses of AXA APH. ($14.6bn merger)
BHP G&F acted as tax adviser to BHP Billiton on its proposed Western Australian iron ore joint venture with Rio Tinto Limited.
Centennial Coal G&F advised Centennial Coal on the recommended $2.5 billion takeover bid by Thai-listed Banpu Public Company Limited (Malaysia).
Centro Property Group Sale of selected Centro property assets. G&F is advising Centro Properties on the vendor due diligence process (up to $1 billion).
Challenger G&F advised Challenger on its acquisition of Metlife's annuity book ($2 billion). G&F acted on the Challenger Life acquisition of the Challenger High Yield Fund (HYF) ($555 million). Charter Hall G&F advised Charter Hall on the due diligence and structuring of co-investment by Charter Hall and Telstra Super of the Brisbane Square Property Group.
Commonwealth Bank of Australia G&F acted for Commonwealth Bank of Australia on capital raising through the issue of a new Tier 1 hybrid security -perpetual exchangeable resaleable listed securities (Perls V) ($2 billion).
Coles Group Wesfarmers' takeover of Coles. G&F acted for the Coles Group, including the ruling application ($21 billion).
Fairfax Media Groups G&F advised Fairfax on its IPO of shares in New Zealand company of Trade-me Group Limited.
Godfreys G&F advised Pacific Equity Partners and Unitas Capital in connection with the debt restructure and sale of Godfreys.
I-Med Group G&F advised both the lending syndicate and the I-Med group in relation to the debt and equity restructure of the I-Med Group. ING AustraliaG&F advised ING Australia on the restructure and rationalisation of a large number of investment trust products.
Macquarie Group G&F advised the bank in a 'scrip for scrip' restructure of the Macquarie Group. Macquarie Group Limited (MGL), a wholly owned subsidiary of Macquarie Bank Limited (MBL), acquired all of the issued ordinary MBL shares and, in exchange, issued MGL ordinary shares ($16 billion). QCIRG Acquisition of ‘below-rail’ Queensland Rail assets. G&F acted for the consortium QCIRG in conducting a due diligence on the target assets and advising on an acquisition structure that would suit the numerous consortium members.
Santos G&F advised Santos on an innovative hybrid, being Fixed to Floating Rate Subordinated Notes. G&F advised Santos on the structure of the acquisition of 80% of astern star in a share-based deal ($924 million).
Suncorp-Metway Limited G&F advised Suncorp on the recent issue of convertible preference shares (CPS) ($400m).
Tiger Airways G&F advised Tiger Air on the financing of its fleet of aircraft for the launch of Tiger's Australian operations.
Transurban G&F advised Transurban on the acquisition of the Lane Cove Tunnel from receivership.
Westfield Group G&F advised the Westfield Group on the creation of the Westfield Retail Trust - a $12bn 50/50 joint venture owner in 54 of the Westfield Group’s centres in Australia and New Zealand. G&F advised Westfield Group in relation to Australian income tax implications associated with their expansion into Brazil and Italy. Last updated, January 2012.
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