Author: Adelaine Nelson

RBC Capital Markets: Introducing the New Co-Heads of European M&A

RBC Capital Markets has promoted two veteran dealmakers to lead its European M&A division, aiming to enhance its advisory services across the continent. Mark Rushton and Paul Betts,

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

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

Santander Exclusive: $11m Stake Sale in Real Estate Partnership Explained

Santander has recently offloaded its 15% interest in Aktua Soluciones Financieras Holding to Intrum AB for about €10 million ($11 million), marking a significant shift in its asset management strategy. This move is part of

Aquiline Capital: Completed Acquisition of a Majority Stake in Isio Group from Exponent

Aquiline Capital Partners LP has successfully secured a majority stake in Isio Group Limited, a leading UK-based advisory firm specializing in pensions, rewards, and investments. This move comes as part of a strategic acquisition from Exponent Private Equity LLP, which has supported Isio since its establishment in 2020. Under Exponent’s guidance, Isio achieved

BlackRock Exclusive: $3.2bn Acquisition of Market Data Provider Preqin

BlackRock has announced a definitive agreement to acquire Preqin, a top-tier provider of private markets data, for approximately $3.2 billion in cash. This strategic move will integrate

BNP Paribas: Advisory on French Gov’s €350m Acquisition of ASN from Nokia Explained

BNP Paribas has advised Nokia on an agreement with the French government to sell Alcatel Submarine Networks (ASN), a leader in submarine networks, for €350 million.

Morgan Stanley Exclusive: Advisory on Saint-Gobain’s Acquisition of FORSOC for $1bn

Morgan Stanley has successfully guided Saint-Gobain in its strategic acquisition of FORSOC, a prominent specialty chemicals manufacturer, in a deal worth $1 billion. This transaction marks a significant expansion for Saint-Gobain into the specialty chemicals sector, enhancing its portfolio and market reach. Morgan Stanley’s role as the

BlackRock Exclusive: Behind The Expansion Into Private Markets Investing

BlackRock is expanding its investment frontier into private markets, aiming to blend these assets with traditional ETFs and mutual funds for affluent U.S. retail clients. This strategic move involves a partnership with GeoWealth, a Chicago-based firm that manages about $28 billion across 180,000 accounts. Together, they plan to offer

Rothschild & Co Exclusive: Advisory on 40% Stake Acquisition in Hydro Dolomiti Energia from Macquarie Group

Rothschild & Co has orchestrated a pivotal deal in the renewable energy sector, with Macquarie Asset Management divesting its 40% stake in Hydro Dolomiti Energia (HDE). The stake was acquired by a consortium including Equitix Euro Funds, Tages Capital SGR S.p.A., and La Finanziaria Trentina S.p.A., alongside various local industrial co-investors and institutions. This transaction […]