Author: Bianca Silva

JP Morgan Exclusive: Advisory on Carlsberg’s 40% Stake Acquisition of CMBC for £206m

Carlsberg has agreed to acquire the remaining 40% stake in Carlsberg Marston’s Brewing Company (CMBC) from Marston’s PLC for £206 million in cash.

Evercore Exclusive: Advisory on Quest Diagnostics Acquisition of LifeLabs for $985m

Evercore, alongside CIBC Capital Markets, played a pivotal role as financial advisors in the recent acquisition deal where Quest Diagnostics agreed to purchase LifeLabs from OMERS for approximately CAN $1.35 billion (USD $985 million), including net debt. This strategic move by Quest,

EQT Exclusive: €1bn 35% Stake Acquisition in Flix SE

EQT, in collaboration with logistics magnate Klaus-Michael Kühne, has acquired a 35% stake in Flix SE, a leading German bus and train operator, for €1 billion. This strategic investment values Flix at over €3 billion and positions EQT and Kühne Holding AG as key long-term shareholders. The partnership leverages EQT’s Future

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

Jefferies Exclusive: Advisory on $228m Investment in First Foundation

Jefferies has orchestrated a pivotal $228 million equity investment for First Foundation Inc., with major contributions from Fortress Investment Group, Canyon Partners, Strategic Value Bank Partners, and North Reef Capital. This substantial capital infusion is designed to propel long-term growth and enhance profitability for First Foundation. Fortress Investment Group leads the

JP Morgan: Introducing the New Technology Investment Banking MD

JP Morgan has announced the appointment of Douglas Melshiemer as Managing Director in their technology investment banking sector. Previously with Barclays Plc, Melshiemer brings a wealth of experience, having served in a similar capacity since the beginning of 2023 after a five-year tenure at Goldman Sachs Group Inc. Now based in New York,

Morgan Stanley Exclusive: UK Banker Bonus Cap Scrapped

Morgan Stanley has eliminated the cap on bonuses for its London bankers, aligning more closely with the compensation structures of their New York peers. This move, detailed in a recent regulatory filing, introduces an “appropriate internal bonus cap” in place of the previous limit, which restricted bonuses to twice the fixed pay of certain employees. […]

TPG Exclusive: Completed Majority Stake Acquisition of Untitled Entertainment

TPG, a global leader in alternative asset management, has acquired a majority stake in Untitled Entertainment from Boat Rocker Media Inc. The deal includes a cash transaction of approximately $51.6 million CAD and an 8.8% equity stake in TPG’s newly established talent management company. This strategic move aligns with

Deutsche Bank: Ex-Goldman Sachs Banker Becomes Head of Korea Investment Banking

Deutsche Bank has appointed Jae Young Huh as the new head of its investment banking division in Korea. This strategic move is part of the bank’s broader initiative to strengthen its investment banking operations within the region. Jae Young Huh brings a