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Mergers and Acquisitions & Capital Markets
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With a track record of success in advising on mergers and acquisitions, Cooper Grace Ward advises a large number of clients in relation to:
- Mergers and acquisitions
- FSR
- Superannuation and tax
- Business structuring and re-organisation
- Buying and selling business interests
- Business succession and estate planning
- General commercial matters.
In addition to our direct experience with mergers and acquisitions, we also have substantial expertise in related areas such as tax and capital markets.
We can provide comprehensive advice on the commercial aspects of any business or share acquisition, as well as tax, stamp duty and GST issues.
Recent Experience
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| Acted in the sale of the Zupps Group, a major motor dealership group, to ASX listed company, Automotive Holdings Group Ltd (ASX:AHE) |
The deal settled for approximately $117 million to the satisfaction of our client |
| Advising one of Brisbane’s leading investment banks in relation to an upcoming underwriting and IPO |
This is an ongoing engagement which will be an exciting and keenly sought after small cap listing when complete |
| Acted for Facilitate Digital Holdings Ltd (ASX:FAC) in the placement of shares to sophisticated and professional investors |
We obtained exemption from ASIC in accessing the section 708A “cleansing provisions” despite a period of previous suspension of the stock. This meant we were able to avoid writing a prospectus which saved our client both time and money |
| Advised an ASX listed company in relation to possible divestment of a wholly owned subsidiary, representing a significant portion of the overall business |
This is an ongoing project but involves a complex set of issues for our client which we are assisting them to work through |
| Acted for Facilitate Digital Holdings Ltd (ASX:FAC) in the acquisition of Impact Data Pty Ltd on an earn-out model transaction with an expected value of around $40 million |
Despite some complex issues, we ensured the transaction settled within the projected time frame in September 2007 |
| Acted for Freedom Fuels in its acquisition of 16 service station sites in Victoria from Horizon Petroleum Pty Ltd |
The transaction was finalised quickly and efficiently, and Freedom Fuels commenced trading at the new sites from 2 July 2007 |
| Advised in the IPO of Facilitate Digital, conducted by reverse takeover of ASX listed company Purus Energy Ltd (ASX:PUR) |
We completed the transaction in a very tight time frame, allowing Facilitate to resume trading as quickly as possible. The transaction enabled Facilitate to expand to become a global player in the digital marketing technology industry |
| Advised sellers of two of Queensland’s largest water tank manufacturers (in separate transactions) |
The two businesses were successfully sold to different private equity backed buyers |
| Acting for a range of financial planning and accounting firms in relation to mergers, sales and acquisitions |
In numerous transactions we have obtained favourable CGT outcomes for the clients who have sold these businesses |
| Advised Molescan Australia Pty Ltd on the sale of a national business |
The transaction was settled efficiently, with the Molescan business being sold to a subsidiary of Melbourne based ASX listed company, Lemarne Corporation Ltd |
Contacts
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Greg Cahill Partner
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Ph: (61-7) 3231 2425
Fax: (61-7) 3231 8425
Email: greg.cahill@cgw.com.au
Expertise: Taxation & Revenue, Corporate & Commercial, Business & Investment Structuring, Business Sales & Acquisitions, Estate Planning, Superannuation.
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David Roberts Partner
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Ph: (61-7) 3231 2471
Fax: (61-7) 3231 8471
Email: david.roberts@cgw.com.au
Expertise: Financial & Securities Law, IT Law, Consumer Credit Code, Retail Loans Processing.
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Charles Sweeney Partner
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Ph: (61-7) 3231 2940
Fax: (61-7) 3231 8940
Email: charles.sweeney@cgw.com.au
Expertise: Intellectual Property & Information Technology, Corporate & Commercial, Capital Markets, Mergers & Acquisitions.
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Nicole Finocchiaro Associate
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Ph: (61-7) 3231 2514
Fax: (61-7) 3231 8514
Email: nicole.finocchiaro@cgw.com.au
Expertise: Licence, franchise & agency agreements, business & share sale agreements, shareholders' agreements & disputes, trademarks & IP issues.
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