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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29-Aug-02
$6.2 billion
Target:
Marconi plc
Advised the official committee of bondholders of Marconi, a leading telecom equipment provider, on the financial restructuring of Marconi's £4 billion of externally held financial indebtedness
18-Mar-03
$7.0 billion
Target:
Wella AG
Acquiror:
The Procter & Gamble Company
Advised Wella AG, a global market leader in hair care and fragrances, on its sale to The Procter & Gamble Company
23-Oct-03
$3.1 billion
Target:
Debenhams plc
Acquiror:
Baroness Retail (a consortium of CVC, TPG and Merrill Lynch)
Advised the independent committee of the Board of Directors of Debenhams plc, a leading UK department store chain, with regards to the sale of the company
09-Sep-05
$1.0 billion
Target:
7-Eleven, Inc.
Acquiror:
Seven-Eleven Japan Co., Ltd
Advised the special committee of 7-Eleven, Inc. in connection with its evaluation of an unsolicited tender offer commenced by Seven-Eleven Japan Co., Ltd
19-Mar-09
$349 million
Target:
Inchcape plc
Provided financial advice to Inchcape, the leading independent international automotive retailer, on its assessment of funding and strategic options, resulting in a significant rights issue to strengthen the balance sheet
16-Jul-09
$NA
Target:
Pension Trustees of Galiform PLC
Advised the Pension Trustees of the Galiform PLC Defined Benefit Pension Scheme to negotiate a revised schedule of payments to fund its deficit
10-Mar-10
$576 million
Target:
Camelot Group plc
Acquiror:
Ontario Teachers’ Pensions Plan
Advised the shareholders of Camelot – Cadbury, De La Rue, Fujitsu, Royal Mail and Thales – on the sale of their shareholdings in Camelot, the operator of the UK National Lottery, to Ontario Teachers’ Pensions Plan
28-Jun-10
$1.3 billion
Target:
Guinness Peat Group plc
Advised GPG plc, a listed investment company, on potential restructuring alternatives
11-Feb-11
$986 million
Target:
Findel plc
Advised Findel plc, a UK listed multi-channel retailer, on the restructuring of its balance sheet comprising an equity capital raising and refinancing of its debt and pension obligations
04-May-12
$55 million
Target:
Armajaro Trading Limited
Acquiror:
International Finance Corporation
Advised Armajaro Trading Limited, a global soft commodity trading house and supply chain manager, on raising mezzanine capital from the International Finance Corporation, a unit of the World Bank
18-Jun-12
$NA
Target:
Pension Trustees of Howden Joinery Group plc
Advised the Pension Trustees of Howden Joinery Group plc in negotiating a revised schedule of deficit reduction payments, and with regards to their security position relative to the Company’s lenders
30-Oct-12
$834 million
Target:
Investments of AP Alternative Assets, L.P.
Acquiror:
Athene Holding Ltd.
Advised the Special Committee of the Conflicts Committee of the Board of Directors of Athene Holding Ltd. in connection with the purchase of non-cash investment assets of AP Alternative Assets L.P.
23-Nov-12
$NA
Target:
SAS Group
Acquiror:
Norwegian Government
Advised the Norwegian Government in relation to some specific issues in connection with the restructuring of SAS, the leading airline group in Northern Europe
21-Dec-12
$3.7 billion
Target:
NewPage Corp.
Advised Stora Enso Oyj, a global paper, packaging and wood products producer headquartered in Helsinki, Finland, in connection with the Chapter 11 proceeding of NewPage, the largest North American coated-paper manufacturer
26-Apr-13
$313 million
Target:
Azelis S.A.
Advised Azelis S.A., a Pan-European distributor of specialty chemicals owned by funds managed by 3i plc, on its covenant reset and a two year maturity extension of its €240mm syndicated debt package
31-Jul-13
$NA
Target:
Schenck Process Holding GmbH
Advised Schenck Process Holding GmbH, a global leader in bulk material handling, providing applications incorporating weighing, feeding, screening and automation solutions, on the establishment and implementation of a refinancing solution leading to the amendment and extension of its existing senior and mezzanine syndicated facilities
31-Jul-13
$NA
Target:
CPP Group plc
Advised on the comprehensive restructuring of its balance sheet, including sale of the US business, terming out the existing RCF and creation of additional liquidity by the long term deferral of business partner payments
24-Feb-15
$NA
Target:
Azelis Group (majority owned by 3i)
Acquiror:
Funds advised by Apax Partners
Advised 3i on the sale of Azelis Group, a leading pan-European distributor of specialty chemicals with an emerging presence in Asia, to funds advised by Apax partners
27-Mar-15
$1.4 billion
Target:
AA plc
Advised AA plc, the UK’s leading roadside assistance provider, on the refinancing of its high yield bond and PIK instrument
30-Mar-15
$950 million
Target:
Quindell plc’s Professional Services Division
Acquiror:
Slater and Gordon
Advised Slater and Gordon Limited, an ASX-listed international consumer law firm, on the acquisition of Quindell plc’s Professional Services Division, the UK’s leading personal injury law firm operating across the claims value chain, and associated A$890 million equity and A$375 million debt raisings
17-Dec-15
$130 million
Target:
Airopack Technology Group AG
Acquiror:
Apollo Global Management, LLC
Advised Airopack Technology Group, developer of a revolutionary all-plastic dispenser, on a €120 million debt and equity investment from funds managed by affiliates of Apollo Global Management, and the concurrently announced proposed acquisition of the 50% stake it does not already own in Airolux AG, its joint venture with Resilux NV
16-Mar-16
$942 million
Target:
Rofin-Sinar Technologies, Inc.
Acquiror:
Coherent, Inc.
Advised Rofin-Sinar Technologies, Inc., a leading manufacturer of industrial laser sources and laser-based solutions and components, on its sale to Coherent, Inc., a leading provider of lasers and laser-based technology for scientific, commercial and industrial customers
23-May-18
$93 million
Target:
Dairy Crest Group PLC
Advised Dairy Crest, a leading British dairy company, on a non-pre-emptive cash placing, raising proceeds of approximately £70 million
10-Jul-18
$1.1 billion
Target:
The AA plc
Advised the AA plc, the UK’s largest roadside assistance provider, on the refinancing of £825mm of its senior secured facilities
18-Nov-18
$876 million
Target:
David's Bridal
Acquiror:
N/A
Advised the Ad Hoc Group of the company's $481mm term loan with respect to the company's prepackaged Chapter 11 restructuring