Morgan Stanley, Moelis & Co: Advisory on Helmerich & Payne’s $1.97bn Acquisition of KCA Deutag
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Morgan Stanley, alongside Moelis & Co, played pivotal roles in advising Helmerich & Payne, Inc. (H&P) on its strategic acquisition of KCA Deutag for $1.9725 billion in cash. This landmark deal positions H&P as a dominant force in the global onshore drilling sector, particularly strengthening its presence in the Middle East. KCA Deutag brings to […]
Evercore Exclusive: Q2 2024 Review | The Highest Quarterly Revenue in Firm’s History
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Evercore has set a new record, posting its highest quarterly revenue in history for Q2 2024. The firm’s adjusted net revenue soared to $695.3 million, marking a 38% increase from the previous year. This surge was largely driven
Macquarie Group: Shares Slide as Dealmaking Slows Down in Australia
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Macquarie Group’s shares took a significant hit, dropping the most in over five months as Australian dealmaking activities lagged. The Sydney-based investment bank saw its shares fall by as much as 4.2% on Thursday, marking the largest decline since February 13. This downturn reflects investor disappointment,
KKR Exclusive: 25% Stake Acquisition in Enilive from Eni for $3.4bn
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KKR, a global investment powerhouse, has signed an exclusivity agreement with Eni to potentially acquire a 25% stake in Enilive for about $3.4 billion. This strategic move is part of Eni’s broader initiative to attract investment and drive growth through its satellite model strategy. Enilive, a subsidiary of Eni,
Evercore, Jefferies: Advisory on Archrock’s Acquisition of Total Operations and Production Services from Apollo for $983m
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Evercore and Jefferies have taken pivotal roles in Archrock, Inc.’s strategic acquisition of Total Operations and Production Services, LLC (TOPS) from affiliates of Apollo Global Management, Inc., in a deal valued at $983 million. This transaction, structured as a
Goldman Sachs Exclusive: Advisory on Assa Abloy’s Acquisition of Skidata for €340m
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Goldman Sachs has orchestrated a pivotal deal in the access solutions sector, with ASSA ABLOY acquiring SKIDATA from the Kudelski Group for €340 million. This strategic move is poised to bolster ASSA ABLOY’s offerings in mature markets, aligning perfectly with its expansion goals. SKIDATA has been a part
Blackstone Exclusive: Japan Fund Exceeds $1bn Following Uptake in PE
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Blackstone’s inaugural private equity fund tailored for Japanese individual investors has successfully amassed $1.2 billion, just four months after its launch. This achievement underscores a growing interest in alternative investments within Japan, Asia’s second-largest economy. The fund, known as Blackstone
KKR Exclusive: Acquisition of Majority Stake in Accountor From Vitruvan Partners
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KKR, a global investment leader, has agreed to acquire a majority stake in Accountor Software from Vitruvian Partners. This marks a significant development
Goldman Sachs Exclusive: Advisory on $2.1bn Amphenol Acquisition of Mobile Networks Businesses
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Goldman Sachs is steering Amphenol Corporation through a strategic $2.1 billion cash acquisition of CommScope’s mobile networks businesses. This deal, which includes the Outdoor Wireless Networks and Distributed Antenna Systems segments, is expected to significantly enhance Amphenol’s product lineup. These segments are projected to
Brookfield Asset Management: Expansion of Credit Business Through New US Broker-Dealer
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Brookfield Asset Management has launched a new broker-dealer in the U.S., aiming to expand its substantial $300 billion credit division. Registered last month in New York, the new entity, Brookfield Securities, will operate as both a financial advisor and an underwriter of corporate debt. This initiative is part of