Scott is a proven leader and a trusted advisor. His breadth of experience spans taxation advice and assistance, financial analysis, business valuation advice, management reporting, budgeting and cashflow management. Scott has a special interest in helping business leaders identify real opportunities by understanding their unique story, appreciating their vision, challenging their thinking and building a […]
Warwick is a trusted advisor with experience in corporate transactions, spanning due diligence, M&A and IPOs, together with a solid base in financial reporting, and audit and assurance. Warwick has a special interest in helping his clients grow and maximise the value of their business, as they track towards exit events or family succession. Warwick’s […]
Kieran Wallis is a trusted advisor sought-after for his honest and professional opinion when working with businesses and their people. He is inspired by the prospect of contributing to the success of an enterprise. Prior to joining Pitcher Partners in 2015, Kieran worked in executive and CFO roles for private and multi-national ASX listed companies […]
Alan advises private and listed companies on their corporate transactions. With a demonstrable track record, Alan conducts valuations, provides corporate and strategic value advice, and serves as an independent expert. Alan undertakes valuations of businesses, intangible assets, employee equity and complex instruments. His valuation reports allow stakeholders to make informed decisions about corporate transactions and […]
Michael launched his career in industry and joined Pitcher Partners Melbourne after working in London for Baker Tilly. He became a Partner in 2013. Michael is the global chair of Corporate Finance for Baker Tilly International. With extensive expertise in mergers and acquisitions, financial analysis, due diligence, and valuations, Michael is committed to providing strategic […]
James specialises in both buy-side and sell-side transactions, covering mergers & acquisitions and financial due diligence. He is commercial, methodical and creative, with a talent for explaining complex issues clearly to clients. James treats every engagement as his last, striving to get the best outcome for his clients in all circumstances. James has achieved […]
Outbound M&A activity originating from Japan surprised us in 2018 by making more than 1000 transactions valued at over AU$190.7bn. Looking at 2019 data it appears that this appetite for deals remains strong; in the first half of the year, Japanese buyers accounted for 30% of business services acquisitions by foreign buyers in the Australian midmarket.
Over the past few years, the world has faced ongoing geopolitical uncertainty in the wake of Brexit, the US-China trade war and the global economic slowdown. Events like these increase risks for businesses, usually resulting in organisations putting major investments and decisions on hold until certainty returns to the market.
Trade players accounted for 95% of mid-market business services deals in the half year to 30 June 2019. Horizontal integration of companies is a common theme as trade buyers seek to enter new geographical or ancillary markets through acquiring an established market share rather than through pursuing organic strategies.
The acquisition of Pitcher Partners client, Flight Data Systems (FDS) represents the latest addition to ACR Electronics’ growing portfolio of aviation brands, which includes ARTEX and SKYTRAC. The new unified affiliation between three of the industry’s leading companies will enable ACR Electronics to offer an enhanced product line and service offering for the aviation market place.
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