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Energy sector shaping the Australian M&A landscape

The energy, mining and utilities (EMU) sector accounted for almost 80% of merger and acquisitions (M&A) values in Australia across the first half of the year, boosted by Newmont’s $30bn takeover of gold miner Newcrest in May. The transaction – Australia’s biggest gold mining deal – drove the total value of M&A past $38bn for […]

Juliana Kee

Juliana provides tax advisory and compliance services to listed investment companies, large privately owned companies and managed investment trusts (MITs). Her experience extends across a range of industries including financial services, technology, property and mining. Recognising the importance of having a supportive network throughout a career journey, Juliana has been a mentor and source of […]

5 steps to getting the most from selling your business

Key points Start planning your business sale well in advance, ideally five years, to maximise value and control your exit strategy. Clearly define your goals for the sale, including financial outcomes, legacy, and employee continuity, to guide how and to whom you sell. Understand your business’s current and potential value to ensure you’re prepared for […]

Growing confidence in industrials amid capital crunch

Technology, Media and Telecommunications (TMT) companies have long been the darlings of Australian investors and those targeting Australian companies. Australia’s strength in technology development has produced companies such as Atlassian, Afterpay, Canva and countless other success stories, riding the world stage and growing revenue at staggering multiples. But Pitcher Partners’ Dealmakers survey indicates that the sector might not be leading the pack in 2023. 

Dealmakers 2023

Merger and acquisition (M&A) activity was more subdued in 2022 following the frenzy of activity in 2021. Despite the challenging conditions, dealmakers remain upbeat about Australia’s overall deal prospects and mid-market opportunities in the year ahead.

M&A dip fails to dent dealmaker sentiment

Dealmakers are divided over whether 2022’s cooler market for M&A represents the start of a longer decline or a pause for breath in what was an overheated market for activity. Pitcher Partners’ annual Dealmakers report, which looks at mid-market M&A, confirmed both values and deal volume fell in 2022 — value by 52% and volume by […]

Vinod Parasuraman

With an impressive career spanning almost 17 years, Vinod (Vin) is a well rounded corporate finance expert specialising in financial due diligence (including vendor due diligence), carve outs, SPA assistance, data room assistance, transaction support, and Investigating Accountants Reports for IPO. With a broad range of experience, he is equipped to assist a diverse client […]

Stephen Craig

Stephen in an M&A and due diligence expert, having built a wealth of experience over his time at Pitcher Partners on both buy side and sell side M&A, and various due diligence engagements, and for clients ranging from private business owners, private equity and multinational corporations. This experience allows him to bring a clear understanding […]

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