The transactions highlighted below are representative of Greenhill engagements. In addition, the Firm has completed many engagements that were not publicly-disclosed.
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09-Apr-24
Pending
Undisclosed
Target:
Tegra’s Operating Entities in Honduras, El Salvador, and the U.S.
Acquiror:
SAE-A Trading
Advising Tegra, a premier and leading near and onshore apparel manufacturer for sport, team, and performance apparel, on the sale of its operating entities in Honduras, El Salvador, and the U.S. to SAE-A Trading, a vertically integrated textile and apparel garment manufacturer
26-Jun-23
$583 million
Target:
Mandala Multifinance
Acquiror:
MUFG and Adira Finance
Advised JG Motor and certain other shareholders on the sale of Mandala Multifinance, a leading consumer finance company listed in Indonesia to MUFG and Adira Finance
29-Nov-22
Undisclosed
Target:
Staff Brain Co., Ltd. And Technobrain Co., Ltd.
Acquiror:
World Co., LTD.
World Co., LTD. ("World"), a regional staffing company in Japan, acquired Brain Group (Staff Brain Co., Ltd. and Technobrain Co., Ltd.), regional staffing companies in Japan
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
14-Jul-21
$2.2 billion
Target:
Australian Unity Funds Management
Acquiror:
NorthWest Healthcare Properties REIT, GIC
Advised Australian Unity Funds Management on its successful defence of Australian Unity Healthcare Property Trust, in response to four unsolicited offers from a consortium comprised of NorthWest Healthcare Properties REIT and Singaporean sovereign wealth fund, GIC
03-Jun-21
Undisclosed
Target:
Le Petit Depot
Acquiror:
Phoon Huat
Advised Le Petit Depot, Singapore’s leading online platform specializing in the sale of European food products, on the sale of a controlling stake to, and strategic partnership with, Phoon Huat
20-Nov-20
$1.6 billion
Target:
Kenedix
Acquiror:
Sumitomo Mitsui Finance and Leasing
Advising Kenedix, one of the largest Japanese independent real estate asset managers, on its acquisition by Sumitomo Mitsui Finance and Leasing, one of the largest Japanese leasing companies
09-Jun-20
$1.02 billion
Target:
LIXIL VIVA
Acquiror:
Arcland Sakamoto
Advising Arcland Sakamoto, a leading owner and operator of large home centers, on the acquisition of LIXIL VIVA, a leading owner and operator of large home centers and a listed subsidiary of LIXIL Group, a leading Japanese manufacturer of building and housing materials
09-Mar-20
$10.6 billion
Target:
Tesco plc’s Thailand and Malaysia businesses
Acquiror:
Charoen Pokphand Group
Advised Tesco plc, a leading UK retailer, on the sale of its Thailand and Malaysia businesses to Charoen Pokphand Group, the Thai conglomerate
20-Feb-20
$NA
Target:
Asia and US rights to Physiogel
Acquiror:
LG Household & Health Care
Advised GlaxoSmithKline plc (“GSK”), the UK listed international pharmaceutical and consumer healthcare company, on the divestiture of the rights to Physiogel Asia and the US to Korea-based LG Household & Health Care Ltd
31-Jan-20
$NA
Target:
50:50 Joint Venture (Australian Unity)
Acquiror:
Keppel Capital Holdings
Advised Australian Unity, an Australian healthcare, financial services and retirement and living services company, on the formation of a strategic 50:50 joint venture with Keppel for investment opportunities in the Australian metropolitan office property sector
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)
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
18-Sep-19
$NA
Target:
CME Group Inc.
Acquiror:
Bursa Malaysia Berhad
Advised CME Group, Inc., the operator of a leading global derivatives marketplace, on the structured sale of its 25% equity stake in Bursa Malaysia Derivatives Berhad to Bursa Malaysia Berhad
23-Aug-19
$NA
Target:
TT International
Acquiror:
Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Inc.
Advised TT International, a leading independent asset management firm focused on managing high alpha, high conviction active management strategies for institutional investors, on its sale to Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Inc.
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
03-Dec-18
$4.0 billion
Target:
Assets owned by GlaxoSmithKline plc
Acquiror:
Unilever plc / Hindustan Unilever Limited
Advised GlaxoSmithKline plc, the UK listed international pharmaceutical and consumer healthcare company, on the divestment of Horlicks and other consumer healthcare nutrition brands to Unilever plc, and on the merger of GSK Consumer Healthcare Limited with Hindustan Unilever Limited
08-Aug-18
$538 million
Target:
Suncorp Group Limited’s Australian Life Insurance Business
Acquiror:
TAL
Advised TAL, Australia’s largest and leading insurance business that is 100% owned by Dai-ichi Life of Japan, on the acquisition of Suncorp Group Limited’s Australian Life Insurance business
07-May-18
$7.1 billion
Target:
Frutarom
Acquiror:
International Flavors and Fragrances
Advised IFF, a leading innovator of specialty ingredients, on its acquisition of Frutarom, creating a global leader in Taste, Scent and Nutrition
27-Mar-18
$1.6 billion
Target:
Yakult
Acquiror:
Danone
Advised Danone, a leading global food & beverage company, on renewing its strategic partnership with Yakult, a global leader in probiotic beverages, as well as the sale of part of its stake in Yakult
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
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
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