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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19-Dec-19
$13.5 million
Target:
Nitta Casings and Nitta Casings Canada
Acquiror:
Viscofan
Advised Viscofan (BME:VIS), the #1 producer of artificial casings for the meat industry worldwide (>30% market share), on the acquisition of Nitta Casings and Nitta Casings Canada (“NCI” and “NCCI”) one of the leading brands in the production of collagen casings in North America, from Nitta Gelatin (TSE:4977)
17-Dec-19
~$35 million
Target:
Sye business area of Net Insight AB
Acquiror:
Amazon.com, Inc.
Advised Net Insight AB, a global leader in media networks, on the sale of Sye, a market-leading true live “over-the-top” (OTT) technology for low-latency live streaming, to Amazon.com, Inc.
15-Dec-19
$45.4 billion
Target:
Nutrition & Biosciences Division of DuPont de Nemours, Inc.
Acquiror:
International Flavors and Fragrances, Inc.
Advising IFF, a global leader in flavors and fragrances, on its merger with DuPont’s Nutrition & Biosciences Division, creating a clear global leader in the specialty ingredients sector
27-Nov-19
$320 million
Target:
David’s Bridal Inc.
Acquiror:
N/A
Advised David’s Bridal, a leading bridal gown and special occasion dress retailer, on its out-of-court recapitalization
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
19-Nov-19
$NA
Target:
Controlling ownership interest in CrossAmerica Partners LP
Acquiror:
Investment entities controlled by Joe Topper
Advised Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc., a multinational convenience store operator, on the strategic review and subsequent sale of its controlling ownership (which included 100% of the general partner interest, 100% of the incentive distribution rights and ~7.5mm limited partner units) in CrossAmerica Partners LP (NYSE: CAPL), a leading wholesale fuels distributor and convenience store lessor in the United States
17-Oct-19
$400 million
Target:
Marshall Retail Group
Acquiror:
WH Smith plc
Advised WH Smith PLC, one of the UK’s leading retailers, on the acquisition of Marshall Retail Group, a market leading US travel retailer with operations across airport, resort and tourist locations, from Brentwood Associates, a consumer-focused private equity firm
17-Oct-19
$2.2 billion
Target:
American Energy – Permian Basin
Advised the independent Restructuring Committee of American Energy – Permian Basin (formerly known as Sable Permian Resources) in connection with its $2.2bn out-of-court recapitalization transaction
11-Oct-19
$NA
Target:
Olifant Energy, LLC
Acquiror:
U.S. Energy Development Corporation
Advised US Energy Development Corporation, a Texas-based, privately held oil and gas operator, on its acquisition of Olifant Energy Corporation, a Tulsa-based E&P company with operations in Ward County of the Delaware Basin
23-Sep-19
$NA
Target:
2Get Participações
Acquiror:
Heidrick & Struggles
Advised 2Get, the largest independent search firm in Brazil, on its sale to Heidrick & Struggles, a leading global player in executive search and consulting
13-Aug-19
$710 million
Target:
Atlas Technical Consultants
Acquiror:
Boxwood Merger Corp.
Advised Boxwood Merger Corp., a publicly-traded special purpose acquisition company, on its combination with Atlas Technical Consultants, a leading provider of professional testing, inspection, engineering and consulting services
05-Aug-19
$1.9 billion
Target:
Gannett Co., Inc.
Acquiror:
New Media Investment Group, Inc.
Advised Gannett Co., Inc., a media and marketing solutions company, in relation to its cash and stock merger with New Media Investment Group, Inc., one of the largest publishers of locally based print and online media in the United States
26-Jul-19
$518 million
Target:
Crossmark
Advised an ad hoc group of lenders on the comprehensive out-of-court recapitalization of Crossmark, a sales and marketing services company that provides solutions for consumer-branded suppliers and retailers
22-Jul-19
$NA
Target:
EnerVest properties in the Utica Shale
Acquiror:
Encino Acquisition Partners
Advised EnerVest Ltd., and its associated investment partnerships, on the sale of Utica Shale oil and gas properties across 12 counties in eastern Ohio to an entity controlled by Encino Acquisition Partners
01-Jul-19
$NA
Target:
Alloy Piping Products (“APP”)
Acquiror:
N/A
Advised McDermott International, a premier, fully integrated provider of technology, engineering and construction solutions to the energy industry, on the sale of Alloy Piping Products (“APP”), the distribution and manufacturing arm of its US pipe fabrication business
25-Jun-19
$NA
Target:
W Magazine
Acquiror:
Future Media Group
Advised Condé Nast on the sale of W, a leading fashion, entertainment, art and culture brand, to Future Media Group
11-Jun-19
$535 million
Target:
2 Television and 2 Radio Stations from Dispatch Broadcast Group
Acquiror:
TEGNA, Inc.
Advised TEGNA, Inc., a leading broadcasting and digital marketing services company, on the acquisition of a television station in Indianapolis and television and radio stations in Columbus from Dispatch Broadcast Group
10-Jun-19
$NA
Target:
Book Publishing Business of F+W Media
Acquiror:
Penguin Random House
Advised F+W Media, a content and e-commerce company focused on a variety of special interest categories, on the sale of its book publishing business as part of its broader in-court restructuring
16-May-19
$2.0 billion
Target:
Gannett Co., Inc.
Advised Gannett Co., Inc., a media and marketing solutions company, in relation to an unsolicited acquisition proposal from and successful proxy contest with MNG Enterprises, Inc.
15-May-19
$NA
Target:
Brides
Acquiror:
IAC/InterActiveCorp
Advised Condé Nast on the sale of Brides, a leading wedding and bridal brand, to IAC
13-May-19
$NA
Target:
Golf Digest
Acquiror:
Discovery, Inc.
Advised Condé Nast on the sale of Golf Digest, a leading golf media brand, to Discovery
26-Apr-19
$1.0 billion
Target:
T5 Data Centers Strategic Partnership
Acquiror:
QuadReal
Advised T5 Data Centers, a leading national data center owner and operator, on the creation of a fully integrated platform with QuadReal Property Group to develop, acquire and operate data centers via a $1.0 billion investment from QuadReal
18-Apr-19
$4.8 billion
Target:
Acreage Holdings Inc.
Acquiror:
Canopy Growth Corporation
Advised Canopy Growth, a leading diversified cannabis company, on its acquisition of Acreage Holdings Inc., a vertically-integrated multi-state cannabis company with its headquarters in New York
20-Mar-19
$740 million
Target:
11 local television stations from Nexstar Media Group
Acquiror:
TEGNA, Inc.
Advised TEGNA, Inc., a leading broadcasting and digital marketing services company, on the acquisition of 11 local television stations in 8 markets from Nexstar Media Group
18-Mar-19
$905 million
Target:
NII Holdings’ operations in Brazil (“Nextel Brazil”)
Acquiror:
América Móvil, S.A.B. de C.V.
Advised NII Holdings, a provider of mobile communications services in Brazil, on the sale of its 70% interest in its operations in Brazil (“Nextel Brazil”) to América Móvil