Ashurst advised Joh. Berenberg, Gossler & Co. KG (Berenberg) on the successful capital increase by way of a rights issue of SNP Schneider-Neureither & Partner AG (SNP), raising gross proceeds of approximately €18.7 million.
Leading global law firm Herbert Smith Freehills has advised the banking syndicate involved in China drug developer Shanghai Junshi Biosciences Co., Ltd. US$394 million IPO and listing on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange.
CICC was the sole sponsor for the transaction with Citi bank, Credit Suisse, Fosun Hani, China International Securities and Caitong International Securities acting as joint bookrunners and lead managers.
Davis Polk advised the underwriters in the initial public offering and listing on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange and the international offering in reliance on Rule 144A and Regulation S of AsiaInfo Technologies Limited. The net proceeds from the offering amounted to approximately HK$865.3 million (US$110.6 million) prior to the exercise of the over-allotment option.
MinterEllison has advised ASX-listed Cromwell Property Group (Cromwell, ASX:CMW) on its 2 for 13 accelerated non-renounceable entitlement offer.
Despite a demanding timeframe, the MinterEllison team worked very closely with Cromwell around the clock in order to complete the transaction before Christmas.
Charles Russell Speechlys has advised long standing client, AIM-listed Europa Oil & Gas (Holdings) plc, on its placing to raise £4 million (and open offer to raise up to a further £1million). The placing was to new and existing institutional and other investors.
Shakespeare Martineau LLP has advised Crossword Cybersecurity on their recent PS13.6m AIM float.
Crossword Cybersecurity, the technology and consulting company focusing on the cyber security sector, has floated on the AIM market in London a market capitalisation of approximately PS13.6 million, following a successful placing and subscription of approximately PS2.0 million before expenses.
Trowers & Hamlins has advised Hybridan and Grant Thornton on their respective roles as broker and nominated adviser to Crossword Cybersecurity plc (AIM: CCS) on its placing and admission to AIM.
Davis Polk advised the dealer managers in connection with a cash tender offer by Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize N.V. for up to $350 million principal amount of its 5.70% senior notes due 2040.
Dechert LLP has advised Clanwilliam Group, an international provider of healthcare technology and services headquartered in Dublin, Ireland, in relation to a €200 million debt placement with Alcentra. The funding will initially provide Clanwilliam Group with €200 million of committed capital to refinance existing facilities, in addition to near term acquisition opportunities. This is one of the largest refinancings to take place in Europe in 2018.
Hong Kong – Paul Hastings, a leading global law firm, announced today that the firm has advised Luzhou City Commercial Bank on its US$221 million global offering and IPO on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. Luzhou City Commercial Bank is the only and largest city commercial bank in Luzhou, Sichuan Province. CLSA Capital Markets Limited acted as the sole sponsor and CLSA, CCB International and China Galaxy International acted as the joint global coordinators for the listing.