Are you looking at a merger, making an acquisition, disposing of a business, undertaking a public share offering or raising finance? Whatever your strategic objectives, Grant Thornton can help you achieve them and increase your shareholders’ wealth.

Our success is built on the importance we place on developing deep, long-lasting relationships, both with our clients and with third parties such as private equity houses, banks, other financial intermediaries, lawyers and government bodies. The strength of our partnerships and our multi-disciplined team allows us to provide a rapid response, tailored to your particular circumstances.

If you are competing internationally, Grant Thornton offers particular expertise in complex transactions across diverse geographic jurisdictions, particularly in the rapidly changing middle market.

Our Capital Market, M&A, Transaction Support Services, Advisory and Valuation teams are represented by member firms in Asia Pacific, the UK, Europe, the Americas and the emerging BRIC countries, making us ideally placed to consider both your domestic and international requirements.

Corporate Finance teams in member firms worldwide work and train together, sharing industry and technical expertise and a commitment to excellence. With an active secondment program between countries, we can field experienced international and dedicated service teams to suit your needs.

Wherever the geographic location, we apply the same insight, flexibility and relevant experience. We examine each transaction objectively and independently from all angles and work actively to involve all parties including purchaser, vendor, investor and management. This thorough approach ensures you receive the highest quality advice at all times and has gained us an established track record for delivering commercial and profitable solutions.

Our Corporate Finance specialists use their expertise and depth of market knowledge to steer you through the transaction process.

Lead advisory

· mergers & acquisitions
· strategic reviews
· acquisition search
· advising buy-out and buy-in teams
· debt re-financing and raising
· project finance and bid support

Valuations

· independent expert reports
· purchase price allocations
· intangible asset valuations
· option and financial instrument valuations
· business valuations
· pre-bid valuation reports

Transaction advisory services

· due diligence services (financial, taxation, commercial)
· reports prepared for public issues
· independent advisers within the requirement of the Securities Legislation
· other investigatory work
· reporting accountants
· post deal services
· information technology and systems reviews

Capital markets

· raising private equity and expansion capital
· initial public offers in Australia (ASX and NSX)
· Nominated Advisor services (Sydney and London) for the AIM Market of the London Stock Exchange
· Cross-border/dual listings

For further information please contact your local Grant Thornton office:

Sydney
Scott Griffin
National Head of Corporate Finance
T 02 8297 2755
E sgriffin@grantthornton.com.au

Brisbane
Trevor Cuss
T 07 3222 0200
E tcuss@gtqld.com.au
 
Adelaide
Simon Gray
T 08 8372 6666
E sgray@gtsa.com.au

Melbourne
Peter Thornely
T 03 8663 6000
E pthornely@grantthorntonvic.com.au

Perth
Chris Parkinson
T 08 9480 2000
E cparkinson@gtwa.com.au