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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06-Jun-18
$130 million
Target:
Babcock & Wilcox Inc.’s industrial environmental technology business
Acquiror:
Dürr AG
Advised Dürr AG, a German mechanical and plant engineering company, on the acquisition of Babcock & Wilcox’s industrial environmental technology business (MEGTEC and Universal)
17-May-18
$622 million
Target:
Aventics GmbH
Acquiror:
Emerson Electric Co.
Advised Emerson Electric Co., a diversified global technology and industrial company, on the acquisition of Aventics GmbH, a leading designer and manufacturer of pneumatic devices and systems
11-May-18
$4.0 billion
Target:
Sika
Acquiror:
Compagnie de Saint-Gobain
Advised Cascade Investments LLC and Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Trust on the resistance to the sale of the Burkard Family’s controlling stake in Sika AG (17% of capital equivalent to 53% of voting rights) to Compagnie de Saint-Gobain
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
02-May-18
$NA
Target:
The Alpha Corporation (AOC Resins)
Acquiror:
CVC Capital Partners
Advised AOC Resins, a leading global producer of polyester and vinyl ester resins, gel coats, colorants dispersions and specialty additives for composites and cast polymer applications, on its sale to CVC Capital Partners
23-Apr-18
$NA
Target:
Grupo Proenfar
Acquiror:
Weener Plastics
Advised Grupo Proenfar, a Colombia-based plastics packaging solutions provider, and its shareholders on its sale to Weener Plastics
27-Mar-18
$13.0 billion
Target:
Novartis AG’s 36.5% stake in Consumer Health Joint Venture
Acquiror:
GlaxoSmithKline plc
Advised and acted as sponsor to GlaxoSmithKline plc, the UK’s leading pharmaceutical company, on the buyout of Novartis’ 36.5% stake in their Consumer Health Joint Venture
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
26-Feb-18
$224 million
Target:
Crem International
Acquiror:
Welbilt
Advised Welbilt, a leading global provider of commercial foodservice equipment on its acquisition of Crem International, a leading manufacturer of professional coffee machines
19-Feb-18
$531 million
Target:
Faster S.p.A.
Acquiror:
Sun Hydraulics Corporation
Advised Capvis Equity Partners on the sale of its portfolio company Faster Group, a producer of quick-release hydraulic couplings, to Sun Hydraulics
18-Dec-17
$6.0 billion
Target:
CB&I
Acquiror:
McDermott International, Inc.
Advised McDermott International, Inc., a leading provider of integrated engineering, procurement, construction, installation and module fabrication services for upstream field developments worldwide, on its combination with CB&I, a leading provider of technology and infrastructure for the energy industry
14-Dec-17
$NA
Target:
36.5% stake in DNV GL Group AS
Acquiror:
Det Norske Veritas Holding AS
Advised Det Norske Veritas Holding AS (“DNV”) on its acquisition of the 36.5% stake in DNV GL Group AS it did not already own from Mayfair Vermögensverwaltungs SE, whereby DNV is becoming the sole shareholder and regaining full control of DNV GL
30-Nov-17
$NA
Target:
Grupo Sidecu
Acquiror:
Portobello Capital
Advised the shareholders of Grupo Sidecu, the leading concessional sport center operator in Spain, on its sale of a controlling stake to Portobello Capital, a local private equity fund
01-Sep-17
$NA
Target:
B-G Mechanical Contractors, Inc., B-G Mechanical Services, Inc., Elmsford Sheet Metal Works, Inc., Fred Williams, Inc., H.T. Lyons, Inc. and TryState Mechanical, Inc.
Acquiror:
ENGIE North America
Advised Talen Energy, one of the largest independent energy and power producers in the United States, on the sale of six subsidiaries, within its Mechanical Services business, to Engie North America
24-Aug-17
$NA
Target:
Morris Corporation
Acquiror:
Sodexo SA
Advised Morris Corporation, a leading independent player in Australia’s remote facilities management sector, on its sale to Sodexo SA, a France-based leading global facilities services company
23-Aug-17
$NA
Target:
Thermamax
Acquiror:
Capvis Equity Partners
Advised the shareholders of Thermamax, a leading family-owned manufacturer of highly engineered high temperature insulation solutions on the sale of the Company
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
03-Nov-16
$NA
Target:
Fragrance Resources Group
Acquiror:
International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.
Advised IFF, one of the world’s largest flavors and fragrances businesses, on the acquisition of Fragrance Resources Group, a family-owned fragrance company headquartered in Switzerland
18-Aug-16
$3.2 billion
Target:
Valves & Controls Business of Pentair
Acquiror:
Emerson
Advised Emerson, a diversified global technology and industrial company, on the acquisition of the Valves & Controls business of Pentair
04-May-16
$NA
Target:
Affinia Group
Acquiror:
MANN+HUMMEL GmbH
Advised MANN+HUMMEL GmbH, a leading global manufacturer of filtration solutions, on the acquisition of the global filtration operations (excluding the Affinia South America operations) of Affinia Group
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
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
14-Dec-15
$NA
Target:
Specialized Anodized Extrusion Holding Switzerland AG (Spandex)
Acquiror:
Chequers Capital
Advised Gilde Buy Out Partners on the sale of Spandex, a specialized B2B distributor of graphic media and equipment to the signage and visual communications industry, to Chequers Capital