The transactions highlighted below are representative of Greenhill engagements. In addition, the Firm has completed many engagements that were not publicly-disclosed.
Recent Transactions
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26-Jun-24
Pending
$630 million
Target:
Haleon plc’s Nicotine Replacement Therapy Business (ex-US)
Acquiror:
Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories
Advising Haleon plc on the sale of its global nicotine replacement therapy business (ex-US) to Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories
26-Apr-23
Pending
$127 million
Target:
Marley Spoon business combination with 468 SPAC II
Acquiror:
468 SPAC II SE
Advising Marley Spoon SE, an ASX listed global subscription-based meal kit provider, on its business combination agreement with 468 SPAC II, simultaneous capital raising and amendment to existing debt facilities
08-Aug-22
Undisclosed
Target:
UK Operations of Lion Pty Limited
Acquiror:
Odyssey Inns Ltd
Advised Lion Pty Limited, one of Australasia’s leading beverage companies and a wholly owned subsidiary of Japanese conglomerate Kirin Holdings Co., Ltd., on the divestment of its UK operations to Odyssey Inns Ltd.
08-Dec-21
Pending
Undisclosed
Target:
Pet Circle
Acquiror:
Various global growth investors, including TDM Growth Partners, Prysm Capital, AirTree Ventures and Baillie Gifford
Advising Pet Circle, Australia’s leading online specialty pet company, on its unicorn Series C funding round, which included a A$125m primary capital raise
10-Nov-21
Undisclosed
Target:
Bell's Brewery
Acquiror:
Lion / Kirin
Advised Lion, one of Australasia’s leading beverage companies and a wholly owned subsidiary of Japanese conglomerate Kirin Holdings, on the acquisition of Bell’s Brewery, a leading US independent craft brewery
05-Oct-21
$175 million
Target:
Kao Data Ltd
Acquiror:
Infratil Ltd
Advised Kao Data Ltd, which is jointly owned by Legal & General Group PLC and Noé Group subsidiary Hockham, on raising an initial £120m-£130m growth capital commitment from Infratil Ltd with the objective of creating a £500m data centre platform
13-Jul-21
$94 million
Target:
Youfoodz Holdings Limited
Acquiror:
HelloFresh SE
Advised Youfoodz Holdings Limited, a leading provider of fresh, ready-made meals and other convenience food products, on its cash sale to HelloFresh SE via scheme of arrangement
11-Mar-21
$725 million
Target:
Speedcast International Limited
Acquiror:
Centerbridge Partners L.P.
Advised the Ad Hoc Group of First Lien Lenders on the Chapter 11 restructuring of Speedcast International Limited (ASX:SDA)
30-Oct-20
$142 million
Target:
Youfoodz Holdings Limited
Acquiror:
N/A
Advised Youfoodz Holdings Limited, a leading provider of fresh, ready-made meals and other convenience food products, on its initial public offering on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX)
19-Nov-19
$NA
Target:
New Belgium Brewing
Acquiror:
Lion / Kirin
Advised Lion, one of Australasia’s leading beverage companies and a wholly owned subsidiary of Japanese conglomerate Kirin Holdings, on the acquisition of New Belgium Brewing, a leading US independent craft brewery
26-Apr-19
$200 million
Target:
Lion's Specialty Cheese division
Acquiror:
Saputo Inc.
Advised Lion, an Australian subsidiary of Kirin and one of Australasia’s leading food and beverage companies, on the sale of its Specialty Cheese division to Saputo, one of the top ten dairy processors in the world
22-Mar-19
$NA
Target:
Four Pillars Gin
Acquiror:
Lion Beer Australia
Advised Lion, an Australian subsidiary of Kirin, on its acquisition of a strategic stake in Four Pillars Gin, Australia’s leading craft gin distillery
26-Nov-18
$880 million
Target:
Restaurant Brands New Zealand Limited
Acquiror:
Finaccess Capital, S.A. de C.V.
Advised Finaccess Capital, an investment company with a strong presence in the casual dining and quick service restaurant sector, on its 75% partial takeover of Restaurant Brands New Zealand, a corporate franchisee specialising in managing multi-site branded food retail chains (with brands consisting of KFC, Pizza Hut, Taco Bell and Carl’s Jr.)
24-Oct-18
$41 million
Target:
TeePublic
Acquiror:
Redbubble
Advised Redbubble, a global online independent artist community and marketplace, on the acquisition of TeePublic, a similar online platform, and associated A$61 million equity raising
26-Mar-18
$NA
Target:
Remedy Kombucha
Acquiror:
Lion Dairy & Drinks
Advised Lion, an Australian subsidiary of Kirin, on its acquisition of a strategic stake in Remedy Kombucha, Australia’s leading producer and distributer of kombucha beverages
20-Feb-18
$107 million
Target:
Macpac Holdings
Acquiror:
Super Retail Group
Advised Super Retail Group on the acquisition of Macpac, the New Zealand-based outdoor adventure retailer
22-Feb-17
$533 million
Target:
Lion’s stake in Warrnambool Cheese and Butter Factory Company
Acquiror:
Saputo Inc.
Advised Lion (an Australian subsidiary of Kirin), on the sale of its strategic stake in Warrnambool Cheese and Butter Factory to Canadian-based Saputo, under its all cash takeover offer
14-Nov-16
$NA
Target:
Lion’s Australian Premium Wine Business – Fine Wine Partners
Acquiror:
Accolade Wines
Advised Lion, a leading Australasian food and beverage company wholly owned by Japanese conglomerate Kirin, on the sale of its Australian wine business Fine Wine Partners to Accolade Wines, a portfolio company of CHAMP Private Equity
01-Jun-16
$221 million
Target:
Patties Foods Ltd
Acquiror:
Pacific Equity Partners
Advised Patties Foods Ltd (ASX:PFL), the leading Australian branded frozen food Company, with market leadership in the frozen savoury and frozen dessert segments, on its proposed sale to Pacific Equity Partners via Scheme of Arrangement
07-Aug-15
$NA
Target:
Victorian Thoroughbred Racing Media Rights
Acquiror:
Tabcorp Holdings Limited
Advised Tabcorp Holdings Limited (“Tabcorp”), a leading diversified Australian entertainment group with wagering, gaming, racing media and Keno operations, on reaching agreement on a long-term deal for domestic broadcast, digital and international media rights for Victorian thoroughbred racing content
06-Mar-15
$NA
Target:
Kerry Pinnacle
Acquiror:
Pacific Equity Partners
Advised Kerry Group plc, a global leader in food ingredients and flavor technologies, on the sale of its Australian subsidiary Kerry Pinnacle, an integrated manufacturer and distributor of bakery ingredients and prepared bakery products, to Pacific Equity Partners
03-Mar-15
$66 million
Target:
The Warehouse Group Limited
Advised Woolworths Limited, Australia’s largest supermarket operator, on strategic options for the divestment of its 8.8% holding in The Warehouse Group, New Zealand’s largest general merchandise retailer
02-Mar-15
$107 million
Target:
Lion's Everyday Cheese Business
Acquiror:
Warrnambool Cheese & Butter
Advised Lion, a leading Australasian food and beverage company wholly owned by Japanese conglomerate Kirin, on the sale of its Everyday Cheese business to Warrnambool Cheese & Butter, a listed Australian dairy company controlled by the Canadian dairy player Saputo
28-Jan-15
$NA
Target:
NSW Thoroughbred Racing Media Rights
Acquiror:
Tabcorp Holdings Limited
Advised Tabcorp Holdings Limited (“Tabcorp”), a leading diversified Australian entertainment group with wagering, gaming, racing media and Keno operations, on reaching agreement on a long-term deal for domestic broadcast, digital and international media rights for NSW thoroughbred racing content, and a contemporaneous Pay TV deal with Foxtel
14-Jan-15
$309 million
Target:
Chandler Macleod Group Limited
Acquiror:
Recruit Holdings Co.,Ltd
Advised Recruit Holdings Co.,Ltd, the leading global staffing services company in Japan, on the acquisition of Chandler Macleod Group Limited, a major general recruitment company