Value: The acquisition will be funded by a fully underwritten private placement of $338 million, a share purchase plan for Australian and New Zealand shareholders capped at $100 million and a committed debt facility of US$300 million

Key players: The Bakers team was led by partners Richard Lustig (pictured), Andrew Reilly and Andrew Chin, with assistance from senior associate Rick Troiano and general associate Peter Moh

Deal significance: BarrierSafe Solutions is a leading North American provider of protective gloves and footwear. Ansell, a Melbourne based gloves and condom maker, is seeking to expand internationally, with this purchase following the recent acquisition of Korean and Brazilian companies.

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“The deal will enable our client to expand its personal protective equipment market reach in the United States,” said Lustig, who is based in Melbourne.