International
Edition 65 · Week 45
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HOT SELLER THIS WEEK
- US engineering and consulting group Bowman has completed its approximately $1 billion acquisition by Bernhard Capital Partners. The deal creates opportunities around infrastructure consulting, engineering services and future acquisitions. HPC can identify smaller engineering consultancies and specialist firms that may interest the new ownership group.
- Google has acquired Crusoe's pre-development data centre site in Wyoming, where a major AI infrastructure project is planned. The project involves power strategy, land development and future construction. HPC can source energy suppliers, engineering contractors, cooling specialists and infrastructure partners.
- US wealth management company CW Advisors has acquired three financial advisory firms as it continues growing its client base. HPC can identify independent financial advisers, wealth management businesses and financial planning firms seeking investment or potential buyers.
- Qatar Development Bank's Startup Qatar programme offers growth-stage technology companies funding of up to $5.5 million, alongside business support and incentives. HPC can introduce international technology startups, investors and professional service providers interested in establishing operations in Qatar.
- ANI Pharmaceuticals has made an offer worth approximately $540 million for Sweden's Egetis Therapeutics, which develops treatments for rare diseases. HPC can identify pharmaceutical distributors, healthcare investors and specialist medical businesses interested in international partnerships and acquisitions.
- The Education Authority has an opportunity for HR associate services valued at approximately £495,000. HPC can identify qualified HR consultants, employment specialists and recruitment businesses that could provide services or join a supplier partnership.
- Swedish industrial group Alfa Laval has agreed to acquire Norway's NAVTOR for approximately $700 million. NAVTOR provides digital navigation and vessel performance software to shipping companies in more than 90 countries. HPC can introduce shipping operators, maritime technology suppliers and international distributors.
- Google is taking forward a large data centre development in Wyoming following its acquisition of the site from Crusoe. The project has a reported investment ambition of $17 billion and involves several energy and infrastructure partners. HPC can source electrical equipment, power generation, construction, cooling and data centre engineering companies.
- UK insurance group Chesnara has agreed to acquire MetLife UK's closed-book life insurance business, which manages approximately 18,000 policies and £1.7 billion in assets under administration. HPC can identify insurance administration providers, compliance specialists and financial services technology companies that could support similar transactions.
- Alfa Laval has entered a definitive agreement to acquire maritime software business NAVTOR in an all-cash transaction. The deal is expected to strengthen its digital fleet services business. HPC can identify maritime technology companies, specialist software businesses and potential acquisition targets for larger industrial groups.
- UK communications regulator Ofcom has published plans for a market research framework valued at approximately £22 million. This creates an opportunity for research agencies, data analytics providers and specialist consultants to explore the procurement process and potential supplier partnerships.
- Fox Corporation has completed its acquisition of streaming platform Roku, gaining access to a platform reaching more than 100 million households. The combined business offers opportunities in digital advertising, content distribution and connected television. HPC can introduce advertisers, content producers, media agencies and technology partners.
- Goodman Group and Digital Realty are seeking to acquire a stake of up to 9.9% in Australian data centre operator NEXTDC, at a reported premium to its market price. HPC can identify data centre investors, property developers, construction companies and infrastructure suppliers interested in Australia's digital property market.
- Future Secure AI has raised $80 million in convertible funding at a reported valuation cap of $1.2 billion. Its technology uses specialised AI agents to support complex business activities across finance, consulting, healthcare and legal services. HPC can identify corporate customers, technology distributors and strategic investors.
- Seattle based Firmly has raised $15 million in Series A funding led by Squarepoint Capital, with participation from J.P. Morgan Payments, Mastercard and Samsung NEXT. Its platform helps retailers sell through AI assistants and other digital shopping channels. HPC can introduce retailers, payment providers and e-commerce businesses seeking new sales channels.
- The completion of Fox's acquisition of Roku creates a much larger digital entertainment platform, combining content, streaming technology and advertising reach. HPC can identify content producers, entertainment companies, advertising agencies and hospitality brands seeking connected television partnerships.
Sector stories & insights.
Universities and Training Providers Seek Partners to Fund AI Labs After a Week for Tech Shares
Equities had a rough week, but universities and training providers still need AI labs, safe digital campuses and shared computing power. They are looking for partners to share the cost.
HPC acts as the broker between these institutions and technology vendors, education investors and research funders. We structure and negotiate the partnership, and earn a success fee of 3% on a transaction value of about $20 million.
Companies Look for Trusted Carbon and Green Finance Partners as Oil Falls but Stays Near $100
Businesses need to prove their green claims are real, so projects that cut emissions or protect nature are looking for verified buyers and investors.
HPC connects project developers with credible offset purchasers and impact investors, handles the deal structure and due diligence, and takes a 3% success fee on credit sales and offtake agreements of roughly $15 million.
Gold is still about 26.6% below its record high of $5,513 from 28 January, and traders are waiting for US inflation figures on Tuesday. Banks, funds and wealth managers are looking for partners to manage risk and raise fresh capital.
HPC introduces investors to banks, asset managers and wealth firms and arranges minority stake sales and joint ventures. Our fee is 2.5% of closed transaction value, on deals of about $100 million.
US Expands Iran Related Sanctions to Indian and Turkish Firms Accused of Evading Oil Limits
The Treasury widened its sanctions at the weekend, even as Iran reportedly sent a nuclear proposal to Washington through Qatar. Governments are under pressure from war and high energy prices, which opens the door to public and private partnerships.
HPC matches infrastructure sponsors, contractors and lenders with qualifying public private partnership opportunities, supports bid positioning, and earns a 2% success fee on financed projects of around $150 million.
Global Healthcare Groups Seek Capital for Hospitals, Diagnostics and Digital Health
Hospital operators, drug makers and health tech firms around the world are raising money to grow and want partners they can trust.
HPC brokers acquisitions, equity raises and technology partnerships between healthcare operators and specialist investors. We take a 3% success fee on transactions of about $80 million.
With prices still rising and a hot jobs report last week, companies are looking at smarter ways to find, train and keep staff.
HPC brokers the sale and merger of recruitment, training and talent platforms, and introduces workforce providers to large employers. Our fee is 3.5% of deal value on transactions near $10 million.
The cost of moving equipment and people for oil services companies has soared since the war began, and Rystad says oil flows through Hormuz are unlikely to return to pre war levels. Manufacturers and logistics firms are looking for finance, factory space and partners.
HPC places manufacturers and logistics investors into industrial projects and arranges the joint venture or lease terms. We charge a 2.5% success fee on deals of around $100 million.
Dangote Breaks Ground on a $2.5 Billion Fuel Hub in Namibia for Southern Africa
The new hub is meant to supply fuel across the region, while a fire shut Equinor's Visund platform in the Norwegian North Sea. Brent fell more than 16% last week to $98.32, its biggest weekly drop since 2020. Developers of power, fuel and storage projects are lining up money and buyers.
HPC introduces equity and debt providers to project sponsors and negotiates offtake and financing terms. Our success fee is 2% on projects of about $250 million.
The US derivatives regulator published its interpretation at the weekend. Companies need clear advice on trading rules, disclosure and governance.
HPC brokers the acquisition of, and partnerships with, compliance, regtech and legal services providers. We earn a 3% success fee on deals of around $25 million.
The energy group has agreed to sell its upstream assets in Algeria. Companies, banks and funds are weighing deals, listings and exits.
HPC sources targets, qualifies buyers and manages the process from first introduction to signing. Our fee is 2% of enterprise value on transactions of about $300 million.
US Inflation Is Back in Focus as October CPI Lands on Tuesday After a 3.7% September Reading
September prices rose 0.6% on the month and 3.7% over the year, and producer prices jumped 1.3%, with the October producer price report due on Friday. Brands and retailers want clear data on what shoppers are buying and why.
HPC brokers acquisitions and licensing arrangements between analytics providers and enterprise buyers. We take a 3.5% success fee on deals near $15 million.
Broadcasters, streamers and creators are looking for money and partners to reach bigger audiences across Asia and beyond.
HPC arranges equity investments, content licensing and merger transactions for media businesses. Our success fee is 3% on deals of about $25 million.
Housing data is part of a busy week of reports, alongside inflation, jobs and corporate earnings. Developers and investors are looking for land, joint venture partners and long term funding.
HPC connects developers with funders, landowners and offtake partners, and structures the joint ventures. We take a 2% success fee on projects of around $80 million.
After a violent week for equities, startups are looking for their next funding round or a smart exit.
HPC brokers funding rounds and acquisitions between startups and investors. Our fee is 3% of capital raised on rounds of about $20 million.
Chipmakers and Cloud Firms Look Ahead to a Busy Earnings Week After a Brutal Selloff
Eight earnings reports are due this week, and Bitcoin slipped 0.26% over 24 hours as markets waited for inflation data. Data centre firms, chipmakers and cloud providers are looking for money and anchor customers.
HPC brokers capacity deals, joint ventures and infrastructure financings between operators and investors. Our success fee is 2.5% on transactions of about $200 million.
Hotels, Airlines and Tour Operators Seek Capital as Fuel Costs Ease From Their Peak
With Brent down more than 16% in a week but still near $100, travel firms are looking for fresh capital, new partners and buyers.
HPC arranges sales, recapitalisations and management agreements for hospitality assets. We take a 3% success fee on deals of around $40 million.