Mergers & Acquisitions Australia | Europe
Australia is seen as well governed, stable, growth economy and launching pad to Asia.
European businesses are investing heavily in Mergers & Acquisitions in Australia. Construction & Building Materials companies alone have invested more than EUR5b in Australia in 2024.
Australians are investing in sectors as Healthcare and Infrastructure in Europe.
Capital Raising | Australia
Many continental European businesses, especially in German speaking Europe face limited access to equity and rely heavily on bank debt to finance growth.
Australia has a deep equity capital market that is fast outgrowing its local economy, driven by the world’s fourth largest pension pool.
Stable growing economy
Australia’s population was 27.5m in 2024 and is forecast to reach 29m by 2030.
Australia recorded the world’s longest positive GDP growth (positive quarterly GDP growth since 1991 except 3 quarters). Its GDP per capita is #12 globally.
Fourth largest pension pool
Australia is home to the fourth largest pension pool globally.
Australian superannuation is the fastest growing globally, set to reach A$9 trillion by the 2040ies.
55% of pension funds are invested in equity – the highest allocation of the world’s 7 largest pension systems. Only 15% of funds are invested in bonds. The institutional focus on equity is driving the public and private Australian Equity Capital Market.
Capital of mining & energy
Perth is the financial capital of mining, home to 900 listed resources companies. The total market cap of the ASX resources sector is almost A$700b.
Unlimited sunshine, wind & space puts Australia in pole position for the green energy transition, often relying on European technology.
Global infrastructure investors
Australia is home to some of the world’s largest infrastructure investors & managers.
Investors value infrastructure and infrastructure related businesses.
Strong public market
Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) is one of the most active exchanges globally known for early-stage listings, early index inclusion and as a strong secondary raising platform.
A$8 billion in trading turnover daily. Average of $6.6 billion in IPO capital raised p.a. 2018-23.
Global no 1 by number of secondary offerings (1153) and 5th by secondary capital raised (A$26b) in 2023.
RECENT PROJECTS
Industrials & Technology
European player in minerals and minerals processing: Point Ann Advisory advised on the capital raising strategy for its APAC business.
Global leader in road & traffic infrastructure services: Point Ann Advisory advises on its global capital raising strategy.
German scale-up in insect farming: Point Ann Advisory raised capital for Series A from Australia’s largest impact investor with an endowment of A$5bn.
Medical
Early wound infection detection technology start-up: Point Ann Advisory advised on restructuring, business development strategy and negotiated the settlement, hand-over of IP and pay-out with a UK listed global medical device company after their collaboration with the start-up collapsed.
Technology leader in skin cancer detection: Point Ann Advisory advised on market entry strategy, capital raising strategy and regulatory strategy for the Australian market.
Top pharmacy supplements brand in German speaking countries: Point Ann advised on business development.
Original European longevity supplements brand: Point Ann Advisory advised on and successfully set up the distribution for Central and Eastern Europe.
WHY POINT ANN?
Cross border Australian | European Mergers & Acquisitions and capital raising.
Our services include identifying and approaching potential Mergers & Acquisitions targets, drafting the transaction structure, valuation benchmarking & negotiation. We support the Due Diligence process including the selection of experienced local advisors.
We advise European businesses that are relevant to Australian investors on capital raising in Australia.
Our value-add is our knowledge of both the European & Australian industry, process and expectations. We facilitate the process to get the transaction over the line.
Our inspiration: Point Ann ~ a remote bay in the South-West of Australia.
A deep drop in the ocean brings up an abundance of krill in Point Ann, creating an ideal nursery for mother whales and calves. Here, the baby giants can grow, learn to turn and roll, learn new perspectives.
Point Ann is an inspiration for what we do: working with European and Australian businesses and investors to open new perspectives and create new opportunities for global growth.
OUR TEAM
We understand European Businesses & Australian Investors
Martin Depisch Perth / Vienna
Martin brings a unique blend of investment banking and private equity expertise across Europe and Australia, including listings, de-listings, and takeovers on the ASX.
Previously, Martin served as Executive Chairman of Stirling Resources Ltd., Redbank Copper Ltd., and Swan Gold Mining Ltd. His entrepreneurial journey includes the takeover, management and sale of plastic packaging company EXPAN GmbH.
With a solid foundation in investment banking, Martin has held roles such as Transactor at UBS Zurich Investment Banking and Vice President at CAIB Investment Banking, Vienna.
A low key networker Martin likes to change hemispheres depending on the weather for cycling. Reach out if you'd like to discuss a deal or go for a ride.
Martin has an MBA of Karl Franzens University, Graz and has studied at Harvard University and UCSB.
Dr Gabriela Depisch-Holicky / Perth
Gabriela connects European technology leaders with Australian investors.
"My focus is on getting the equity story right from an Australian investor perspective - which is very different from a German engineer's perspective - we want both".
A former Strategy Consultant at The Boston Consulting Group, head of Strategy to the CEO of Swarovski, Gabriela has also led businesses out of crisis - like Lighting Brand Bomma. Gabriella's work in Business Development includes clients as Dior, Chanel, Dr Böhm and several MedTech startups.
Gabriela holds a Master's degree in Economics and a PhD (Vienna University of Economics and Business, Alpe Adria University, HEC Paris).
Dr Andreas Ludwig / Vienna
Andreas is the former CEO and CFO of several European industrial groups, often recognized as 'hidden champions'. Notable milestones include orchestrating successful IPOs on both NASDAQ & the Vienna Stock Exchange following rigorous operational turnarounds. A former Managing Director at UBS in London Andreas has significant expertise in international financial transactions.
Former Chairman, CEO and CFO positions include Umdasch AG Group, Zumtobel Group AG, UBS Warburg, Swarovski/Tyrolit (US, CH, AT).
Andreas is currently the Chairman of BGO Holding GmbH,
Ebner Industrieofenbau Gesellschaft m.b.H., EVVA Sicherheitstechnologie GmbH, Rail Holding AG (WESTbahn), among multiple roles as trustee.
Degrees from Harvard Business School, University of Vienna, Vienna University of Business & Economics.
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