Credentials
The Flagstaff Partners team has had demonstrable recent transaction experience across a range of sectors
The Flagstaff team has proven recent transaction experience with quality clients
The Flagstaff Partners team has had demonstrable recent transaction experience across a range of sectors
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PointsBet
August 2020
Transformational media partnership with NBCUniversal and equity raisingAdviser to PointsBet on its transformational media partnership with NBCUniversal Media, LLC to become the Official Sports Betting Partner of NBC Sports, incorporating the issuance to NBCUniversal of an upfront equity interest of 4.9% and c. 67 million options (equivalent to a ~25% interest in PointsBet at the time of issuance) Also advised PointsBet on its subsequent $200m share placement and $153m renounceable entitlement offer |
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Education Australia| A$219m
June 2020
Partial sale of shareholding in IDP Education LimitedFinancial adviser to Education Australia Limited in relation to the sale of 5.1% shareholding in IDP Education Limited |
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Kalbar Limited
June 2020
Creation of JV and securing investment to develop Fingerboards projectAdviser to Kalbar in its creation of joint venture partnership and in securing $144m from Appian Capital Advisory to develop the FingerBoards Mineral Sands Project |
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The University of Melbourne
December 2019
Private Sector Investment in Student AccommodationAdviser to the University regarding the purchase of Melbourne Connect PBSA from Urbanest and concurrently arranged concession of the asset to AMP Capital |
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PointsBet | A$122m
November 2019
Equity raisingFinancial adviser on its share placement and renounceable entitlement offer |
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Aquanet industrial water recycling business
October 2019
Divestment of the AquaNet industrial water recycled projectFinancial adviser to Jemena and Veolia regarding a divestment of their interests in AquaNet to Water Utilities Australia, owned by Colonial First State Infrastructure (now First Sentier Investors) |
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Hawke's Bay Regional Council & Napier Port | NZ$520m
August 2019
Initial Public Offering of Napier Port on the New Zealand Stock ExchangeIndependent Commercial Adviser to Hawke’s Bay Regional Council and Napier Port on strategic review of funding alternatives and the IPO of Napier Port |
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Deutsche Börse Group
July 2019
Acquisition of Ausmaq Limited from NABFinancial adviser to Deutsche Börse Group on the acquisition of Ausmaq Limited from NAB |
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Rubicon Water| A$38m
July 2019
New debt facilitiesFinancial adviser on new enlarged multi-tranche debt facilities and replacement of incumbent lender |
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Juilliard Group
June 2019
Acquisition of co-owners interest in a Melbourne CBD commercial property portfolioFinancial adviser to the Werdiger family on the acquisition of remaining 50% interest in its three Melbourne CBD office towers, with a combined total net lettable area in excess of 100,000 sqm |
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UTAS
April 2019
Private Sector Investment in Student AccommodationFinancial adviser to the University of Tasmania in relation to the development of new greenfield student accommodation in Hobart |
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Domino's Pizza Enterprises
April 2019
Acquisition of Denmark territory rights and assets of Domino's Pizza ScandinaviaFinancial adviser to Domino’s Pizza Enterprises on its 25 year master franchise agreement for Denmark and its acquisition of c. 20 stores of Domino’s Pizza Scandinavia |
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Kin Group
March 2019
On-market takeover offer for The Reject ShopFinancial adviser to Kin Group in relation to its on-market takeover offer for The Reject Shop resulting in the acquisition of a strategic 19% stake |
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Mercury | NZ$270m
December 2018
Sale of MetrixFinancial adviser to Mercury on the sale of its smart meter business to Intellihub (Pacific Equity Partners) |
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The University of Melbourne
November 2018
Private sector investment in student accommodationFinancial adviser to the University of Melbourne on a monetisation of University of Melbourne branded student accommodation assets |
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Sime Darby | A$58m
November 2018
Acquisition of Heavy Maintenance GroupFinancial adviser to Sime Darby Berhad on the acquisition of Heavy Maintenance Group from Pemba Capital Partners |
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Victoria University
October 2018
Sale and lease-back of VU's Queen St propertiesFinancial adviser to VU on its partnership with ISPT to develop the new City West Campus via the sale and 30-year leaseback of its Melbourne CBD properties, including the FRO and LTO sites, and the development of a new 32 storey custom built VU Tower |
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Land Use Victoria | A$2.86bn
September 2018
Land Use Victoria concessionStrategic adviser to the Victorian Government on the concession to operate the land titles and registry functions of Land Use Victoria |
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Mineral Deposits Limited | A$632m
July 2018
Takeover defence of Mineral Deposits Limited (MDL)Sole defence adviser to MDL on ERAMET SA's A$632m hostile takeover offer |
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The University of Melbourne
May 2018
New PBSA developmentFinancial adviser to the University of Melbourne on the development of a new c.600 bed Purpose Built Accommodation (PBSA) in a joint venture with Cedar Pacific |
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ANZ Banking Group | NZ$700m
May 2018
Sale of New Zealand Life Insurance business (OnePath Life NZ)Financial Adviser to the ANZ Banking Group in relation to the sale of its New Zealand Life Insurance business to Cigna Corporation |
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The Star Entertainment Group| A$490m
March 2018
Strategic alliance with, and equity placement to, Chow Tai Fook and Far East ConsortiumAdviser to The Star Entertainment Group in relation to its strategic alliance with, and equity placement to, Chow Tai Fook and Far East Consortium |
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John Swire & Sons | A$209m
January 2018
Sale of Alex Fraser GroupFinancial adviser to John Swire & Sons on the sale of Alex Fraser Group to Hanson Australia |
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Norman Disney & Young
January 2018
Sale of Norman Disney & Young to Tetra Tech Inc.Financial adviser to Norman Disney & Young on the sale of their business to Tetra Tech Inc. |
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CSL
December 2017
Sale of Immunohaematology businessAdviser to CSL on the sale of Seqirus' Immunohaematology business to Paragon Care |
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Domino's Pizza Enterprises | A$42m
October 2017
Acquisition of minority interest in Domino's Pizza JapanFinancial adviser to Domino's Pizza Enterprises on the acquisition of Bain Capital LLC's 25% equity interest in Domino's Pizza Japan |
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Domino's Pizza Enterprises | €32m
October 2017
Acquisition of Hallo Pizza chain in GermanyFinancial adviser to Domino's Pizza Enterprises on the acquisition of the Hallo Pizza chain of 170 stores in Germany |
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Australian Unity | A$156m
October 2017
Sale of GU HealthFinancial adviser to Australian Unity on the sale of GU Health to nib Holdings |
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UTAS
September 2017
Private sector investment in student accommodationFinancial adviser to University of Tasmania on a monetisation of its student accommodation assets |
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Domino's Pizza Enterprises
August 2017
Share buy-backFinancial adviser to Domino's Pizza Enterprises on its on-market share buy-back of up to A$300m |
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CSL
August 2017
Capital structure review and first time ratings advice (A-/A3)Financial adviser to CSL on capital structure review and first time credit rating |
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Metricon Housing Group
June 2017
Acquisition of co-founder's ownership interestFinancial adviser to Metricon Housing Group unitholders on the acquisition of a co-founder's equity interest |
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Qscan Radiology | $200m
June 2017
Sale and reinvestment transactionFinancial adviser on business sale and formation of leading east coast radiology group with Quadrant Private Equity and North Coast Radiology Group |
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ANZ Banking Group
March 2017
Outsourcing of ANZ Share Investing (formerly E*TRADE Australia)Financial adviser to the ANZ Banking Group in relation to the outsourcing of its online trading platform to CMC Markets |
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CSL
December 2016
Sale of Australian pharmaceutical contract logistics businessAdviser to CSL on the sale of Seqirus' Australian GMP contract logistics business to Toll Group |
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Austin Engineering
November 2016
Equity raisingFinancial adviser on its placement of 52.6m shares |
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Alumina Limited
November 2016
Amendments to AWAC Joint VentureFinancial adviser on amendments to AWAC Joint Venture |
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Port of Melbourne | A$9.7bn
September 2016
Port of Melbourne leaseJoint Financial Adviser to the Victorian Government on the Port of Melbourne Lease Transaction |
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Australian National University
August 2016
Private sector investment in ANU's student accommodationFinancial adviser to ANU on a monetisation of its student accommodation assets |
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Austin Engineering | A$30m
June 2016
Equity raisingFinancial adviser on its share placement and renounceable entitlement offer |
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Austin Engineering
May 2016
Sale of COR CoolingFinancial adviser to Austin Engineering on sale of COR Cooling |
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Aspen Parks Property Fund | A$218m
February 2016
Takeover bid by Discovery ParksFinancial adviser to the independent board of the Aspen Parks Property Fund in relation to the proposed merger with Aspen Group and the takeover bid by Discovery Parks |
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Domino's Pizza Enterprises | €79m (A$120m)
December 2015
Acquisition of Joey’s Pizza chain in Germany and formation of German joint ventureFinancial adviser to Domino's Pizza Enterprises on the acquisition of Joey’s Pizza chain of 212 stores in Germany and the formation of a two-thirds owned joint venture with Domino’s Pizza Group |
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The University of Melbourne | $275m (AUD equivalent)
December 2015
Debt raisingFinancial adviser to the University on its inaugural, $275m 20-30 years US Private Placement |
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Rodd & Gunn
November 2015
Strategic Capital RaisingFinancial adviser to Rodd & Gunn regarding a strategic investment by Winona Capital for US expansion |
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Australian National University | A$200m
November 2015
Debt refinancingFinancial adviser to the University on its AA+ $200m 10 year Medium term Note issue |
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Education Australia
November 2015
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Northern Territory Government | A$506m
October 2015
Private sector investment in the Port of DarwinAdviser to the Northern Territory Government in relation to the long term lease of the Port of Darwin |
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Domino's Pizza Enterprises | €35m (A$56m)
October 2015
Acquisition of Pizza Sprint chain in FranceFinancial adviser to Domino's Pizza Enterprises on the acquisition of the Pizza Sprint chain of 89 stores in France |
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Myer | A$221m
September 2015
Equity raisingFinancial adviser on accelerated non‐renounceable entitlement offer |
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Myer
September 2015
Investment in Topshop TopmanFinancial adviser on acquisition of 25% stake in Australian Topshop Topman franchisee, Austradia |
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Gandel Group | A$11bn
May 2015
Merger of Novion Property Group and Federation CentresFinancial adviser in relation to the merger of Novion Property Group and Federation Centres |
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Transfield Services | A$1.6bn
October 2014 (withdrawn)
Proposals from FerrovialFinancial adviser to Transfield Services in relation to two acquisition proposals from Ferrovial SA |
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ANZ Banking Group | A$150m
July 2014
Sale of ANZ TrusteesFinancial adviser to the ANZ Banking Group on the sale of ANZ Trustees to Equity Trustees |
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GHD
July 2014
Merger with Conestoga-Rovers & Associates (CRA)Financial adviser to GHD on merger with CRA |
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Transfield Services
June 2014
Sale of HofinconsFinancial adviser to Transfield Services on sale of Hofincons |
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The University of Melbourne|$250m
June 2014
Debt refinancingFinancial adviser on the $250m, 7 year Medium Term Note issue |
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Port of Melbourne | ~A$1.6bn
2014
Strategic advice in relation to port capacity expansion projectStrategic adviser to the Port of Melbourne Corporation in relation to its A$1.6bn port capacity expansion project |
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Gandel Group | A$6bn
March 2014
Internalisation of CFXFinancial adviser in relation to the internalisation of CFX |
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Transfield Services
February 2014
Sale of Interest in Transfield Emdad Services Joint VentureFinancial adviser to Transfield Services on sale of interest in Transfield Emdad Services joint venture |
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Anchorage Capital Partners
February 2014
Sale of Total EdenFinancial adviser to Anchorage Capital Partners on sale of Total Eden to Ruralco |
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Transfield Services
January 2014
Sale of Interest in Transfield Mannai Facility Management Services Joint VentureFinancial adviser to Transfield Services on sale of interest in Transfield Mannai Facility Management Services joint venture |
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Qantas
2014
Strategic issuesFinancial adviser to the Board on strategic issues |
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Myer | A$1.5bn
January 2014
(withdrawn) Proposed MergerAdviser in relation to proposed merger of equals with David Jones |
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The Trust Company | A$290m
December 2013
Advice on the takeover bid by Equity Trustees and Perpetual
Financial adviser to The Trust Company on its response to a takeover bid by Equity Trustees Limited and acquisition proposal from IOOF, and the ultimately successful acquisition by Perpetual Ltd, via Scheme of Arrangement |
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Banksia Mortgages Limited
December 2013
Sale of Banksia Mortgage Fund loan book to Deutsche Bank
Financial adviser to Banksia Mortgages Limited on the sale of the Banksia Mortgages Fund loan book to Deutsche Bank |
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Domino's Pizza Enterprises | ¥25bn
August 2013
Domino’s Pizza Enterprises’ acquisition of a controlling interest in Domino’s Pizza Japan
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Dahlsens
2013
Sale of select Dahlsens stores and Mitre 10 JV
Financial adviser on the sale of select Dahlsens stores to Bunnings and a Joint Venture with Mitre 10 in relation to Dahlsens’ northern business |
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Mighty River Power | NZ$3.5bn
May 2013
Initial Public Offering and listing on New Zealand Stock Exchange
Financial adviser in relation to the Initial Public Offering and listing on New Zealand Stock Exchange |
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Décor
April 2013
Sale of DécorFinancial adviser to the founder on the sale of Décor |
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Domino’s Pizza Enterprises
February 2013
Acquisition of stores from Mr Nick KnightFinancial adviser to Domino’s Pizza Enterprises Limited on the acquisition of 15 stores |
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Mighty River Power
February 2013
Restructuring of investment in GeoGlobal EnergyFinancial adviser in relation to restructuring of Mighty River Power’s investment in GeoGlobal Energy LLC |
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Alumina Limited | A$452m
February 2013
Strategic placement to CITICFinancial adviser to Alumina Limited on the strategic investment by CITIC for 13.04% (post-issue) of Alumina Limited |
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Sundance Energy | US$172m
October 2012
Sale of South Antelope Field assetFinancial adviser to the Board on the divestment of South Antelope Field |
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Pacific Brands | A$600m
2012
Private Equity ProposalFinancial adviser in respect of private equity proposals |
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Echo Entertainment | A$454m
June 2012
Equity RaisingFinancial adviser to Echo Entertainment on its A$454m accelerated renounceable entitlement offer for 20.0% of its issued share capital |
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Transfield Services
June 2012
Acquisition of Steier Oil Field ServiceFinancial adviser in relation to the acquisition of Steier Oil Field Service |
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CP2 Transurban | A$631m
March 2012
Sale of securityholdingFinancial adviser in relation to the sale of 7.86% securityholding in Transurban |
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ANZ Banking Group | US$582m
February 2012
Sale of shareholding in Burrup Holdings LimitedFinancial adviser to ANZ Banking Group on the sale of a 65% shareholding in Burrup Holdings Limited to Yara International and Apache Corporation |
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Centro | A$3.4bn
December 2011
Aggregation of Australian Assets and Recapitalisation via Debt-for-Equity ExchangeAdviser to the Centro Senior Lender Group |
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Eastern Star Gas | A$924m
November 2011
Acquisition by Santos LtdFinancial adviser to Eastern Star Gas on its acquisition by Santos Ltd |
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CP2 ConnectEast | A$3.4bn
October 2011
Acquisition of ConnectEastFinancial adviser to CP2 on the privatisation of ConnectEast via a scheme of arrangement |
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Centro | US$9.4bn
June 2011
Sale of US AssetsFinancial adviser to the Centro Senior Lender Group |
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Transfield Services | US$255m
May 2011
Sale of US Facilities Maintenance BusinessAdditional sale advice to Transfield Services |
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Tipperary Group
March 2011
Sale of Cattle and Agistment AgreementFinancial adviser to Tipperary Group on sale of Cattle and Agistment Agreement with AACo |
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Valemus | A$1.067bn
March 2011
Sale to Lend LeaseFinancial adviser to the Board and Management of Valemus Limited on its dual track process |
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Myer
February 2011
Acquisition of 65% stake in sass & bideFinancial adviser to Myer on its strategic alliance and acquisition of a 65% stake in sass & bide |
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Transfield Services | A$575m
December 2010
Acquisition of Easternwell (A$575m) and Equity Raising (A$294m)Financial adviser to Transfield Services in the acquisition of Easternwell |
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Eastern Star Gas | A$100m
August 2010
Equity RaisingFinancial adviser to Eastern Star Gas A$100m institutional placement 13.5% of issued share capital |
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GrainCorp | A$3.1bn
July 2010 (withdrawn)
MergerFinancial adviser to GrainCorp on proposed merger with AWB |
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CP2 Transurban
May 2010
Strategic advice in relation to 15% shareholding in TransurbanFinancial adviser to CP2, major shareholder in Transurban on the $7.2bn privatisation offer in May 2010 and related matters |
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ANZ | A$1.8bn
September 2009
ANZ - ING Joint VentureFinancial adviser on the acquisition of the remaining 51% shareholding in the ANZ-ING wealth management and life insurance joint venture |
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ANZ | A$4.7bn
May 2009
Share placement and share purchase planFinancial adviser on its underwritten institutional Share Placement and Share Purchase Plan
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Alumina | A$1.0bn
May 2009
Entitlement OfferFinancial adviser on its accelerated renounceable entitlement offer
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