Gilbert + Tobin has advised the shareholders of Automic Enterprise Pty Ltd, a leading Australian provider of investor administration, registry and corporate governance technology, on its 100% sale to Advent International, a global private equity investor.
Advent International has agreed to acquire the entire issued capital of Automic, subject to customary regulatory approvals. This represents a transformational transaction for Automic and its shareholders, enabling scale and international expansion alongside an established global partner.
G+T advised on all legal aspects of the transaction, including deal structuring, negotiation, due diligence and regulatory matters. The Corporate Advisory team was led by partners Rachael Bassil and Beth Cameron, supported by Matthew Coe, Rachel Barclay, Augustus Alexakis and Tejas Chaudhry, the Debt team was led by partner Gail Christopher and the Regulatory team was led by Elizabeth Avery and Richard L’Estrange, supported by David Holmes.
Partner Rachael Bassil said:
We are pleased to have supported Five V, Paul Williams, the Automic management team and the broader Automic shareholder base in securing a world-class global partner in Advent International.
