Lawyers Weekly - legal news for Australian lawyers

Powered by MOMENTUM MEDIA
lawyers weekly logo
Advertisement
Big Law

Mallesons acts on pharma capital raising

Australian Pharmaceutical Industries has announced a $150 million capital raising after it posted a 22 per cent increase in profit.

October 23, 2009 By The New Lawyer
expand image

AUSTRALIAN Pharmaceutical Industries (API) has announced a $150 million capital raising after it posted a 22 per cent increase in profit. 


The new equity would be used to cut debt and invest in its current businesses, the healthcare company said yesterday. The equity would allow for investment in its Priceline model and provide flexibility for funding other growth opportunities. 


Under the plans, API will raise $122 million through a full underwritten two-for-three entitlement offer, comprising a $49 million institutional offer and a $63 million retail offer. 


Mallesons Stephen Jaques has acted for the underwriter, RBS on the raising. 


Lead partner Shannon Finch was assisted by senior associate Paul Schroder and solicitors Jessica Wallis and Daniel Natale. 


Finch said: "It was an interesting deal to work on because despite having major shareholders on the register, which throws up some interesting regulatory considerations and offer structure issues for capital raisings, the transaction was executed very smoothly."


Blake Dawson advised API.

Tags
You need to be a member to post comments. Become a member today
Got a tip for us?
If you have any news tips or stories to share, feel free to send them our way.
lawyersweekly jobs image
lawyersweekly jobs
Discover the latest legal jobs
Find Australian legal jobs, employment & career opportunities
Momentum Media Logo
Most Innovative Company