Mark has over 15 years’ experience in the finance and investment banking industry, working in analysis and transaction execution roles. He joined Northington Partners after working for Macquarie Group in Sydney for nine years, where he was responsible for leading transaction teams in the merger and acquisition of proprietary businesses for the Banking and Securitisation Group. As a Director within this group, he was responsible for originating, negotiating, structuring and executing financial transactions, typically involving cross-border parties. Since joining Northington Partners, Mark has been involved in the execution of a wide range of advisory mandates, M&A deals and capital raising transactions.
Recent Experience
Valuation advice to the Värde, KKR and Deutsche Consortium in relation to its $7.4b acquisition of GE Finance.
On-going advice to a Christchurch based technology business in relation to its capital raising options, including potential IPO on the NZX.
Advice to the ANZ Bank in relation to the negotiated settlement with the Commerce Commission regarding structured debt securities funds.
Provision of valuation and structuring advice to a large New Zealand financial services provider in relation a potential joint venture with an ASX-listed bank.
On-going advice to a US based technology business in relation to its capital raising options, including potential IPO on the NZX.
Adviser to the University of Canterbury in relation to its post-earthquake strategy and the $260m capital injection secured from the Crown.
Adviser to Propertyfinance Securities in respect of the early liquidation of its $70m reverse mortgage securitisation and the sale of the underlying portfolio.
Lead arranger of the sale and leaseback of property assets owned by the University of Canterbury.
Buyside advice to Christchurch International Airport in relation to its acquisition of the International Antarctic Centre.
Buyside advice in respect of Pioneer’s acquisition of Energy for Industry.
Adviser to the ANZ Bank in relation to the negotiated settlement with the Commerce Commission regarding structured debt securities funds.
Provision of valuation and structuring advice to a large New Zealand financial services provider in relation a potential joint venture with an ASX-listed bank.
Qualifications
BSc (Psychology, Economics), University of Canterbury
MCom (Advanced Finance), University of New South Wales