PWC Exclusive: Advisory on Paradeep Phosphates’ $199m Acquisition of Mangalore Chemicals & Fertilizers
PwC has facilitated a pivotal deal in the fertilizer sector, with Paradeep Phosphates Limited (PPL) acquiring Mangalore Chemicals & Fertilizers Ltd (MCFL) for $199 million. This strategic move allows PPL to expand its footprint in India’s southern region, complementing its existing dominance in the east. The acquisition, structured as an
JP Morgan: Advisory on $170m Forbion Led Series B Investment Round in Beacon Therapeutics
JP Morgan played a pivotal role as the sole placement agent in Beacon Therapeutics’ recent achievement of securing $170 million during its Series B funding round. Led by Forbion, a renowned life sciences venture capital firm, the investment will expedite the development of Beacon’s innovative ophthalmic gene therapies. These include their leading asset,
Bain Capital, Cinven: $20bn Joint Bid for Sanofi’s Consumer Health Division
Bain Capital and Cinven are reportedly planning a joint venture to acquire Sanofi SA’s consumer health division, valued at around $20 billion. This move places them in
Barclays Exclusive: Behind the Sale of German Consumer Finance Unit to Bawag
Barclays has successfully divested its German consumer finance division to Bawag Group AG, marking a significant step in its strategy to streamline global operations. This sale, part of a broader effort to refine the bank’s structure, involved the Hamburg-based unit previously known as Barclaycard Germany, which was sold for a slight premium over its net […]
BNP Paribas, Axa: Potential Joint Venture To Combine Total Asset Under Management to $1.5tn Explained
BNP Paribas and Axa are contemplating a joint venture that could create one of Europe’s largest asset managers, with combined assets under management of approximately $1.5 trillion. This potential partnership would merge Axa Investment Managers with BNP Paribas Asset Management. However, the discussions are still
