It’s not going to be an easy gig. Jens Monsees is set to begin his new role as CEO of local media, marketing and advertising giant WPP AUNZ. The appointment follows in the immediate aftermath after the local arm of the global group announcing a $253m half-year loss. CFSG Associate Director Jason Rose was recently interviewed by trad... Read More
A common statement we hear from the founders of high-growth companies looking to raise capital is that they want an injection of ‘smart’ money. What they typically mean is they want a value-add investor who can not only tip in cash but who can also add value to the business. Most commonly, the added value comes in the form of the inve... Read More
The following article is an in-depth analysis of the impact of the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety on the profitability and value of privately-owned providers. On September 16, Prime Minister Scott Morrison announced that the government had decided to establish a Royal Commission into the residential aged care sector. T... Read More
The recent collapse into voluntary administration of one of Australia’s oldest engineering companies, RCR Tomlinson, left many high-profile investors and market observers perplexed and angry. These reactions were unsurprising given that the company’s demise occurred only two months after a successful $100.0m capital raising. Investors... Read More