Greenhill
Greenhill is a global investment bank founded in 1996, providing financial advisory services across major industry sectors with a presence in North America, Europe, Australia, Asia, and Latin America.
History
Greenhill was founded in 1996 and has steadily grown to become a notable entity in the financial advisory industry. The company entered the European market in 1998 by opening an office in London and continued its expansion internationally. In 2009, Greenhill opened a Tokyo office, marking its entry into the Japanese market. In 2010, Greenhill acquired Caliburn, a leading independent investment bank in Australia. Their expansion continued in 2015 with the acquisition of Cogent Partners, enhancing their capital advisory services. In November 2023, Greenhill was acquired by Mizuho Financial Group.
Global Presence
Greenhill operates a substantial presence with senior teams across North America, Europe, Australia, Asia, and Latin America. The company boasts 15 offices worldwide, strategically located to provide comprehensive financial advisory services. This extensive global footprint allows Greenhill to advise on transactions in all major industry sectors and address diverse client needs across different regions.
Services
Greenhill offers a wide range of financial advisory services, including mergers and acquisitions, financing and restructuring, private capital advisory, and shareholder activism. The firm provides expertise in significant transactions and complex financial situations, leveraging its global team to deliver tailored solutions. Their dedicated team for Private Capital Advisory focuses on sponsor-led transactions and secondary sales of portfolios.
Notable Transactions
Greenhill has advised on numerous significant transactions recently. In May 2024, the firm advised U.S. Acute Care Solutions on the refinancing of its senior secured notes and Veen Bosch & Keuning on its sale to Simon & Schuster. April 2024 saw Greenhill advising Tegra on its sale to SAE-A Trading and Experian Plc on the acquisition of illion Australia Pty Ltd. The company also advised Liontown Resources Limited on its substantial A$590m debt facility for the Kathleen Valley Lithium Project in March 2024, and Australian Unity on its acquisition of myHomecare Group in February 2024.
Europe and Asia Expansion
Greenhill's strategic expansion throughout Europe and Asia has been significant. The London office, established in 1998, strengthened the company's foothold in Europe. In 2009, Greenhill expanded into Japan by opening a Tokyo office, facilitating greater access to the Asian markets. These moves have been part of Greenhill's ongoing strategy to increase its global influence and deliver more localized services to clients in key financial markets.