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Advised Graincorp on their investment in rural connectivity business Zetifi. The investment in Zetifi’s Series A funding round, co-led by Graincorp’s Venture Capital fund Graincorp Ventures and Telstra will play a key role in unlocking significant value for the Australian agricultural sector, partnering with Zetifi as they refine scalable applications of their Wi-Fi technology and prepare for mass market launch.

Advised on the sale of Premier Health Care (aged care business) to Estia Health (ASX:EHE). This is the second transaction between Estia Health and Premier Health Care, with Estia acquiring Premier's original portfolio in 2014.

Advised Roc Partners entity Longriver Farms on the sale of Emerald Grain to global commodity trader Louis Dreyfus Company.

Advised the shareholders of data as a service business Aginic on its sale to Mantel Group. The terms of the deal saw Aginic remain as a stand alone brand and retain its founders and management team. Deal value: undisclosed.

Advised the owners of Shingleback Wines on their business and asset sale of Shingleback Wines and Red Knot Wines brands to Endeavour Group (ASX: EDV). Shingleback Wines were a family owned business growing and creating well renowned wines for over two decades in the McLaren Vale Wine Region of South Australia. ASX Listed Endeavour Group is the food and beverage arm of Woolworths Group operating national businesses such as Dan Murphys and BWS.

Advised mineral exploration company Koonenberry Gold (ASX: KNB) on its IPO. The Company owns the 1,339sq kilometre Koonenberry Gold Project in north-western New South Wales. Market deal value ~$24m.

Advised YES Group on its arrangements with Prime Super ($6.3bn FUM) in relation to the acquisition of Savant Energy. The acquisition is a strategic investment for YES Group who look to expand their renewables footprint across a national market. The terms of the deal saw the retention of the Savant Energy team. Deal Value: Undisclosed.

Advised SACARE on its partnership with Pemba Capital Partner's backed ONCALL Group. SACARE is one of South Australia's leading disability support accommodation providers. The partnership brought together two leading national providers with the backing Pemba Capital. Deal Value Undisclosed. 

Advised the AI software provider Complexica on its pre-IPO fund raising from MicroEquities Asset Management (ASX: MAM). Microequities Asset Management has over $450m in funds under management and under the negotiated terms of the deal their CIO joined the board of Complexica. Deal value $5m.

Advised Food and Beverage Australia Limited (FABAL) on its concurrent off-market takeovers of Marandoo Estate Limited and National Vineyard Fund of Australia Limited. Deal Value $20m.

Advised private equity fund Perennial Partners on its investment into Bare Group. The capital raise supports both digital and infrastructure investments for Bare who are leading the evolution in the deathcare industry.

Advised Stilmark Group, an independent Australian developer, owner and operator of mobile tower assets, on its sale to Canadian investment manager OMERS Infrastructure (C$32bn AUM). The terms of the deal saw OMERS retain Stilmark's experienced management team and expand their telecommunication portfolio to become a major player in the Australian telecommunications market.