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| Lion Diversified Holdings Berhad |
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RM4.3 billion |
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Adviser |
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Merger & acquisition |
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Demerger of the Parkson business via the injection into Amalgamated Containers Berhad (“ACB”). The deal seeks to create a pure retail business that will enable shareholders to unlock value, as the ACB shares received from the disposal will be distributed to Lion Diversified Holdings Berhad’s shareholders. |
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| Malaysian Bulk Carrier Berhad |
| Value |
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USD221 million |
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Main Adviser |
| Deal Nature |
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Cross border merger & acquisition |
| Deal Highlights |
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One of the largest foreign investments by a Malaysian company in the shipping sector in 2008. The Subscription provides Malaysian Bulk Carrier Berhad (“MBC”) with an opportunity to participate in a separate market sector from bulk cargo sector and in an existing, well-established and mature business operation with a well diversified fleet and specialised talent at an attractive entry cost. The subscription came with a put option which allows MBC to exit at a price with an acceptable premium and capital protection. |
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| Pelikan International Corporation Berhad |
| Value |
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RM438.96 million |
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Main Adviser |
| Deal Nature |
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Cross-border acquisition |
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Acquired a controlling stake in Pelikan Holding AG, a foreign private limited company with international business, which is also one of the largest and most established stationery players in the world. A truly cross-border deal which involved companies in Malaysia, Germany, Switzerland and Japan which was subjected to different laws, regulations, accounting standards and currencies. The value of the transaction also involved the disposal of the logistics business to Konsortium Logistik Berhad for RM80 million. |
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| PPB Group Berhad |
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RM8 billion |
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Adviser |
| Deal Nature |
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Cross-border merger & acquisition |
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Cross-border merger involving two jurisdictions: Malaysia and Singapore. Acquisition by Wilmar International Ltd of oil palm plantation as well as oils and fats companies to integrate with their existing palm oil, palm oil-related as well as oils and fats businesses to create one of Asia’s largest integrated agribusiness groups carrying the entire value chain of the palm oil business. The enlarged Wilmar Group will be the leading global processor and merchandiser of palm oil, a sizeable oil palm plantation owner and the leading processor and merchandiser of agricultural products in China. |
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| United International Enterprise Limited |
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RM1.474 billion |
| Role |
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Principal Malaysian Adviser |
| Deal Nature |
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Cross-border merger & acquisition |
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Cross-border merger involving three jurisdictions: Denmark, Sweden and Malaysia. Merger of two of the leading manufacturers of high value-added specialty vegetable oils and fats in a highly competitive market to create an even stronger producer of high value-added specialty oils and fats in Europe. Paves the way for potential further expansion in North America as well as expansion of food service business in general in Northern Europe. |
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| YTL Corporation Berhad |
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SGD265 million |
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Main Adviser |
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Cross border mergers & acquisition |
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YTL Corporation Berhad’s (“YTL Corp”) acquisition of interests in Macquarie Prime Real Estate Investment Trust and Prime REIT Management Holdings Pte Ltd provided a strong presence in one of Asia’s most prominent REIT markets and forms an ideal platform for future regional expansion as well as in globalising the “Starhill” brand. |
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