Industries

One of Mainsheet窶s core capabilities, apart from our transactions and strategy experience, is our comprehensive knowledge about the industry sectors in which we work. We have a detailed understanding of industry activity chains, business models and value drivers as well as profiles of competitors, suppliers and customers. This knowledge allows Mainsheet to add real value to clients when advising on mergers, acquisitions, business sales, capital raisings and new corporate strategies. We are able to add real industry knowledge, context and insights which deliver real value.

Below is a sample of engagements in which Mainsheet executives have played a leading role.

  • Engineering & Construction
  • Infrastructure & Utilities Services
  • Mining
  • Oil & Gas
  • Retail & Consumer
  • Transport & Logistics
  • Industrial Services
  • Manufacturing & Processing
  • Technology & Communications
  • Financial & Professional Services
  • Health - Aged Care and Disability Services

The engineering and construction services sectors worldwide have recently undergone substantial consolidation and change.The larger North American and European firms have been acquiring second tier firms in their home markets as well as bigger firms in other regions including Australia.The large international firms are moving away from being generalist designers and project managers and increasingly offering 窶whole project solutions窶 based around end-to-end multi domain knowledge, integrated capabilities and total project solutions.

Mainsheet executives have been involved in several international and national transactions as well as assisting with new strategy development in many different areas of the industry value chain in response to the changing industry structure. Our experience includes the subsectors of:

  • Engineering, construction and procurement (both EPCM and EPC)ツ
  • Infrastructure (Utilities, Transport, Mining and Oil & Gas)
  • Urban Development
  • Commercial and Industrial building
  • Building products and materials
  • Support Services (e.g. equipment and labour hire, training etc.)

This large multi-disciplinary market cuts across a number of sectors including water/waste water,domestic gas, electricity, telecommunications, road, rail, and ports as well as the providers of key technical capabilities.

The infrastructure and utilities services market is typically defined in terms of capabilities and service offerings as well as the technical knowledge domain.

Mainsheet has worked with clients in each of the primary underlying capability sub-sectors across the asset life cycle including:

  • Project Feasibility
  • Engineering design
  • EPCM
  • Construction
  • Operations
  • Monitoring
  • Maintenance
  • Technical support services
  • Equipment supply
  • Consumables supply

Mainsheet has worked with clients across the industry activity chain and has assisted them to respond to recent market changes by refocusing and reshaping their business strategy. This has included enacting mergers, acquisitions and divestments to change their business footprint.

All Australian mining sectors have been undergoing rapid change, particularly the iron ore and coal sectors which have ended a significant construction expansion phase. The iron ore and coal sectors are now producing high export volumes but are experiencing substantially lower prices due to the re-setting of the worldwide supply and demand balance.In response, producers are trying to quickly lower their cost base, leading to substantial changes along the entire industry activity chain. These changes include maintenance and service insourcing, capital expenditure reductions, supplier price pressure, shelving of exploration and expansion plans and focusing on operational efficiency and asset utilisation.

Mainsheet窶冱 experience covers companies in the following sub-sectors:

  • Exploration and development
  • Pit, processing and transport operations
  • Mining contractors
  • Engineering and construction
  • Maintenance and support
  • Equipment and service providers

Mainsheet has worked with many companies involved in both conventional and unconventional oil and gas as well as both onshore and offshore activities.

The past five years have seen a surge in establishment and production activity across the Australian market, particularly around LNG in the north-west shelf and coal seam gas in south-east Queensland.The recent price decline worldwide has created a new dynamic in the local market with many exploration and discretional capital expenditure programs delayed or curtailed. However, there is still significant activity in the market now and for the foreseeable future, especially around production maintenance and support activities. The CSG market will also require a number of new wells each year to maintain supply volumes.

Mainsheet窶冱 experience is primarily centered around service companies across upstream, midstream and downstream activities (both onshore and offshore) including:

  • Exploration and field establishment
  • Production and processing
  • Pipelines and pumpingツ
  • Support services

The Australian Retail & Consumer markets are undergoing fundamental change.ツ Following a number of years of intense retail price wars and price deflation, many FMCG businesses are under severe cost pressures and in need of transformation.ツ The retail landscape is also challenged with the entry of efficient foreign competitors and the challenges of transforming to an omni-channel approach.

Mainsheet executives have experience working for top-tier FMCG brands, both in Australia and around the world, as well as key roles and experience in major retailers, both bricks and mortar and online. Our experience includes:

  • Business Unit and Corporate Strategy
  • Brand / Product / Category Strategy
  • Business Transformations
  • Performance Improvement including manufacturing, marketing, overheads, store operations
  • Bricks and Mortar and Online Logistics
  • Buyer performance improvement and shop floor sales effectiveness
  • Commercial due diligence
  • Corporate Advisory

The size of the Australian landmass combined with the spread of population and industry activity means that the transport sector plays a significant role in the Australian economy. Furthermore, it is forecast to double in size by 2030. Bulk rail freight has grown strongly in recent years on the back of increases in iron ore and coal production. Long haul road, parcel freight and seaborne general freight (particularly imports) have also grown substantially over recent years.

Like many other domestically oriented sectors in Australia, the transport market has several large players. The majority of the freight task is, however, conducted by a large number of mid-sized and smaller companies.

Mainsheet窶冱 executives have many years of experience in road, rail, air and sea freight as well as in the associated infrastructure and logistics sectors such as:

  • Ports
  • Terminals
  • Warehousing
  • Storage handling
  • Equipment supply
  • Technology and automation

Industrial services is a large scale and growing market that encompasses the operational and support service elements that are a core part of most industry activity chains.The sector encompasses a board variety of service types and business models.

Whilst there are some international companies involved in this sector, it is dominated by national companies of a range of sizes.

Mainsheet executives have led mergers, acquisitions, and capital raisings in this sector, and have developed corporate strategies across many of the subsectors in this market. These have included:

  • Equipment supply
  • Consumables supply
  • Waste management and recycling
  • Facilities management
  • Operational outsourcing
  • Maintenance services
  • Technical services
  • Labour supply

Manufacturing and processing remain significant contributors to the Australian economy. The recent significant reduction in the Australian dollar exchange rate has contributed to the competitiveness of Australian manufacturing.The manufacturing and processing sectors include an array of products, material types, processes and technologies as well as a broad range in the scale of operations and amount of capital investment.

Mainsheet窶冱 executives have assisted manufacturing and processing clients in the development of growth strategies and the successful completion of mergers, acquisitions, business sales and capital raisings.We have considerable depth of knowledge and experience across a number of different manufacturing and processing sectors including:

  • Pulp and paper
  • Flexible films
  • Fibre packaging
  • Cans and plastic containers
  • Steel products
  • Glass products
  • Building products
  • Industrial foam and rubber products
  • Meat processing
  • Industrial waste collection and waste processing

Technology has become a major tool for growth and change in almost all industries. Harnessing technological advancements and creating technology-based disruptive business models is critical for many businesses to ensure they remain relevant and competitive. Historically, technology was centered around aspects of software or hardware. However, now technology is currently most often centered around new service offerings or new ways of doing business that are enabled by technology.

Mainsheet executives have had extensive experience in buying, selling and raising capital for various IT services, digital/internet, M2M and communications as well as hardware and software and businesses. We are well connected with potential local and international trade and investment players.Importantly, we understand technology and the current trends and key drivers of the different business models in this sector.

Mainsheet has experience across various technology and communications sectors including:

  • IT services
  • Mobile and fixed telecommunications
  • Technology engineering
  • Data & analytics
  • Digital transformation

The financial and professional services sectors have a large number of players but have recently experienced an increase in consolidation. Many of the bigger international and national companies are acquiring mid-sized and smaller firms to expand capability, extend reach and gain scale efficiencies.

Mainsheet窶冱 executives are familiar with services business models, as well as the strategies and issues that arise in transactions involving people-centric and knowledge-centric businesses.Additionally, we are familiar with the unique transactional considerations of partnerships and companies with broad-based management ownership.

Mainsheet has experience across professional services sectors including:

  • IT services
  • Consulting
  • Engineering design
  • Environmental services
  • Financial planning
  • Insurance broking
  • Accounting
  • Legal

Australia is facing increasing pressure on health care costs as the population ages and an ever-expanding array of treatments are being developed. The recent Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety, and the upcoming Royal Commission intoツViolence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with Disability is also putting pressures on aged / disability care providers to improve the quality of their services whilst experiencing financial pressures.ツ

This is giving rise to newly emerging business models in the delivery of healthcare. It is also positioning technology as a major contributor to managing better health and reducing costs.ツMainsheet has recent experience providing strategic advice to aged care and disability care providers in regards to service delivery models, M&A strategies, and assisting providers through strenuous Royal Commission processes. Mainsheet executives have also advised on transactions involving companies in the healthcare informatics, medical device and pharmaceuticals sectors of the health market. We have a deep understanding of the key business drivers and the funding and insurance models across the various health care disciplines in Australia.

Mainsheet has experience across numerous healthcare sectors including:

  • Allied healthcare including optical, dental and physical rehabilitation services
  • Health diagnostic services
  • Residential aged care and home care
  • Private health insurance
  • Primary healthcare services
  • Disability services

Engineering & Construction Clients

ClientEngagementsCounterparty
AureconLead advisor to Aurecon on its acquisition of Quartile One
CalibreLead advisor to Calibre Group on its $90m acquisition of Diona
SKMLed the search and evaluation for SKM of potential international buyers and supported SKM during their sale to Jacobs
UniqueLead advisor on Unique World窶冱 sale to Jacobs
AmecIdentified several potential acquisition targets to extend/deepen capabilities and enter new segments
AureconGrowth strategy to lead the world in 5G mobile phone infrastructure engineering for a key BU of this large Australian engineering contractor
LeightonSupported Leighton to identify how to define, separate and value its Pilbara mining services business in order to sell it to BHPB
AmecReviewed the engineering and EPCM markets in Australia and developed a new growth strategy
AdventCommercial due diligence on Advent窶冱 acquisition of a controlling stake in Orionstone
DownerReviewed Downer EDi窶冱 corporate portfolio strategy
DownerReviewed Downer EDi窶冱 corporate capital structure and assisted to develop a new capital allocation approach
ForceKey advisor on Force窶冱 renewal of its debt facility
LeightonSupported Leighton contractors identify and assess market entry opportunities in the Oil & Gas sector
Lend LeaseAssisted to review Lend Lease窶冱 future property development pipeline and its segment and partnering approach
ThiessAssisted Thiess to develop a new mining maintenance growth strategy
NomadCommercial due diligence, valuation support and due diligence management for Nomad窶冱 acquisition of Rapley Wilkinson

Infrastructure & Utilities Services Clients

ClientEngagementsCounterparty
MPC GroupLead advisor to the founding shareholders on the 100% sale of MPC Group to Viburnum Funds and SCF Partners
CalibreLead advisor to Calibre Group on its $90m acquisition of Diona
LeightonDeveloped a thorough understanding of the water sector and identified and shortlisted several market entry opportunities
TaggleLead Advisor on Taggle窶冱 capital raising
Walter MiningDeal strategy, commercial due diligence, valuation and transaction support on Helmsman Capital窶冱 acquisition of DCC
Western PowerAssisted Western Power develop and assess network efficiency initiatives including smart metering, energy aggregation, demand side management and capital deferment
Alinta EnergyDeveloped a profile of the Australian electricity and gas markets and identified potential growth options
IronbridgeLead commercial advisor on Ironbridge窶冱 acquisition of a majority shareholding in ISGM
Melbourne WaterAssessed Melbourne Water窶冱 long term capital expenditure requirements to accommodate forecast population and urban growth
DownerDeveloped a comprehensive overview of the water sector and an associated market entry strategy
CalibreDeveloped a comprehensive overview of the water, gas and electricity industries to form the basis of a potential market entry strategy
Alinta EnergyAssisted the senior management team to design and implement a new corporate strategy development process
AusNetIdentified and evaluated potential customer acquisition strategies and new growth initiatives
HyroLead Advisor on Hyro窶冱 capital raising
Singapore PowerAssisted Singapore Power evaluate and bid for several power assets
TruEnergyAssisted the management team to review the profile of the NSW energy market and assess the likely future energy demand and competitive environment
Water CorpAssisted Water Corp to streamline its capital works processes and identify ways of clearing the backlog
Western PowerAssisted Western Power in developing an Alliance Model to deliver its Capital Works Program
CitiPowerDeveloped customer acquisition and retention strategies and evaluated growth options into adjacent services
Hunter WaterSupported management to conduct a review of the economic efficiency of historical capital expenditure and revised the future capital allocation criteria
MPC KineticMPC Kinetic is a leading provider of specialist technical and operational services to the oil & gas, utilities and mining industries

Mining Clients

ClientEngagementsCounterparty
CalibreDeveloped a comprehensive overview of the LNG/CSG export industry to form the basis of a potential market entry strategy
DownerLed the restructure of Downer EDi窶冱 mining services business adding over $25m per year of EBIT and the development of a new growth strategy
TransfieldCommercial and financial due diligence on Transfield窶冱 acquisition of Easternwell
AurizonReviewed the Australian bulk materials market and identified opportunities for Aurizon in adjacent bulk freight sectors
KerogenLead advisor on Kerogen窶冱 acquisition of a controlling stake in Lucas
LeightonSupported Leighton to identify how to define, separate and value its Pilbara mining services business in order to sell it to BHPB
GEReviewed the profile of the Australian mining services market and identified new SME / mid- corporate financing opportunities.
FlindersDevelopment of a 窶彙ankable independent expert report窶 that assessed the economic feasibility of the potential new bulk port at Port Bonython
BISLead advisor on Bis Industries窶 acquisition of Gulf Group
WDSProvided IPO advice and supported WDS in the preparation of its Prospectus
AdventCommercial due diligence on Advent窶冱 acquisition of a controlling stake in UGM
AdventCommercial due diligence on Advent窶冱 acquisition of a controlling stake in Orionstone
ANZCommercial due diligence and valuation support on ANZ Private Equity窶冱 acquisition of Nomad
BHPDevelopment of BHPB窶冱 new global coal industry expansion strategy
BHPDevelopment of BHPB窶冱 expansion and growth strategy for the iron ore division
BHP TransportReviewed the efficiency of BHPB窶冱 transport operations covering ports, stevedoring, coastal shipping & export bulk shipping
BHPBReviewed the production cost efficiency of BHPB窶冱 metallurgical coal mines and developed a mine divestment & expansion strategy
HelmsmanDeal strategy, commercial due diligence, and transaction support on Helmsman Capital窶冱 acquisition of Walter Mining
McGrathCustomer contract renegotiation, sale support on behalf of administrator, McGrath Nicol, on their sale of Henry Walker Eltin窶冱 assets
RioConducted a 窶value- engineering窶 assessment of Rio窶冱 Pilbara infrastructure and identified 窶湾inch points窶 and incremental low cost expansion options
RMBAcquisition due diligence on RMB窶冱 acquisition of the three mining services companies that formed Heavy Maintenance Group
ThiessAssisted Thiess to develop a new mining maintenance growth strategy
TollDeveloped acquisition led growth strategies for Toll窶冱 Energy and Resources business units
TransfieldJointly developed a new strategy for Transfield to expand its position in the mining and industrial maintenance market
ImdexAssisted Imdex identify organic and inorganic growth opportunities
LudowiciMapped Ludowici窶冱 products and capabilities relative to customer needs and competitors offerings and developed a new portfolio and acquisition led growth strategy
NomadCommercial due diligence on Nomad窶冱 acquisition of McGrath Homes
NomadCommercial due diligence on Nomad窶冱 acquisition of Halley Homes
NomadCommercial due diligence, valuation support and due diligence management for Nomad窶冱 acquisition of Rapley Wilkinson
NomadAssisted Nomad develop a growth strategy to capitalise on the mining boom that led to several acquisitions
PalaAssisted Pala to screen and approach targets in the Australian mining services sector
SchenckReviewed and profiled the Australian bulk materials markets for screening and crushing products and developed a growth strategy based around capability extension.
SedgmanConducted target screening and Commercial Due Diligence on Sedgman窶冱 acquisition of Intermet Engineering
SedgmanCommercial due diligence on Sedgman窶冱 acquisition of Pac - Rim.
ViburnumLead adviser, commercial due diligence, valuation and transaction support on Viburnum窶冱 acquisition of Surtron
WalterLead advisor on Walter Mining窶冱 acquisition of Waratah Equipment Hire
WDSLead advisor on WDS窶冱 acquisition of Delco
MPC KineticMPC Kinetic is a leading provider of specialist technical and operational services to the oil & gas, utilities and mining industries
WDSWDS is a leading oil & gas and mining Services company. Successful exit in 2009
Downer MiningWorked jointly with management to turnaround a loss making business and to create a profitable one by identifying the sources of under performance and performance improvement opportunities across all of the contract mining operations, developing detailed improvement actions plans and supporting management to implement those plans
AJ LucasAssisted a new investor, in support of a $150m recapitalisation, to review the entire business and to develop a comprehensive refinancing and restructuring plan to drive profitability and positive ROI across both the oil & gas and mining services divisions of the business
BHPLed a 窶value driver optimisation' engagement that was able to reduce operational costs by 11% by optimising mining planning, pit operations and process plant operations

Oil & Gas Clients

ClientEngagementsCounterparty
MPC GroupLead advisor to the founding shareholders on the 100% sale of MPC Group to Viburnum Funds and SCF Partners
CalibreDeveloped a comprehensive overview of the LNG/CSG export industry to form the basis of a potential market entry strategy
Walter MiningDeal strategy, commercial due diligence, valuation and transaction support on Helmsman Capital窶冱 acquisition of DCC
TransfieldCommercial and financial due diligence on Transfield窶冱 acquisition of Easternwell
KerogenLead advisor on Kerogen窶冱 acquisition of a controlling stake in Lucas
WDSProvided IPO advice and supported WDS in the preparation of its Prospectus
LeightonSupported Leighton contractors identify and assess market entry opportunities in the Oil & Gas sector
MermaidProvided Mermaid Marine advice and support in relation to valuation, transaction support and Strategic Plan Development
MetsoIdentified Metso窶冱 historical installed base of equipment and developed a new servicing and support offering
NeptuneLead advisor, commercial due diligence and valuation support on Neptune窶冱 acquisition of Allied
TollDeveloped acquisition led growth strategies for Toll窶冱 Energy and Resources business units
CondorKey advisor on Condor窶冱 capital raising
ImdexAssisted Imdex identify organic and inorganic growth opportunities
NeptuneValuation and transaction support for Neptune窶冱 acquisition of Subsea Developments
NeptuneProvided valuation support on Neptune窶冱 capital raising to fund proposed acquisitions
NeptuneStrategic planning which led to two acquisitions
ViburnumLead adviser, commercial due diligence, valuation and transaction support on Viburnum窶冱 acquisition of Surtron
WoodsideReviewed the efficiency of Woodside窶冱 finance and commercial functions and developed a strategy to decentralise these functions back into the operating divisions
Focus SubseaFocus Subsea is a leading provider of underwater asset inspection, anchor monitoring and operational support services to the oil & gas industry and other marine asset owners in Australia, Asia Pacific and the Middle East
MPC KineticMPC Kinetic is a leading provider of specialist technical and operational services to the oil & gas, utilities and mining industries
VautronVautron provide a comprehensive and integrated range of oil & gas services 窶 from supporting well completion and hydraulic stimulation, to production, intervention and plug and abandonment. Partial exit in 2013 - remaining stake sold into MPC Kinetic rollup
WDSWDS is a leading oil & gas and mining Services company. Successful exit in 2009
AJ LucasAssisted a new investor, in support of a $150m recapitalisation, to review the entire business and to develop a comprehensive refinancing and restructuring plan to drive profitability and positive ROI across both the oil & gas and mining services divisions of the business

Retail & Consumer Clients

ClientEngagementsCounterparty
Kellogg'sDeveloped a snacks strategy for Kellogg窶冱 including their LCM窶冱, Nutri-Grain bars, Special K and Be Natural brands
Coca-Cola AmatilPerformance improvement of route sales and distribution
NaturalenaNaturalena is a fast growing provider of natural feminine hygiene products
Luxe Skin & BodyLuxe Skin & Body is a premium beauty and cosmetic laser treatment provider

Transport & Logistics Clients

ClientEngagementsCounterparty
AurizonReviewed the Australian bulk materials market and identified opportunities for Aurizon in adjacent bulk freight sectors
FlindersDevelopment of a 窶彙ankable independent expert report窶 that assessed the economic feasibility of the potential new bulk port at Port Bonython
BISLead advisor on Bis Industries窶 acquisition of Gulf Group
ANILed the restructure of Australian National Railways in preparation for its privatisation
Australia PostManaged an outsourced corporate development department for six months
BHP TransportReviewed the efficiency of BHPB窶冱 transport operations covering ports, stevedoring, coastal shipping & export bulk shipping
McGrathVendor due diligence of Airport Link for administrator, McGrath Nichol, including forecasting, modelling and negotiation support
MermaidProvided Mermaid Marine advice and support in relation to valuation, transaction support and Strategic Plan Development
MetsoIdentified Metso窶冱 historical installed base of equipment and developed a new servicing and support offering
QRIdentified potential opportunities for Queensland Rail for private sector funding in developing new infrastructure projects
TollDeveloped acquisition led growth strategies for Toll窶冱 Energy and Resources business units
AirServicesStrategic and commercial due diligence to support two potential transactions
Australia PostParcels Business: Multiple strategy engagements leading to the creation of the eCommerce Transformation Program, a $760m modernisation of the Parcels Division. Over 50 initiatives developed. Supported the early stages of implementation via PMO and detailed project design. Australia Post窶冱 Parcels division has successfully transformed to become the No.1 profit contributor in Australia Post and gained market share versus players including Toll, UPS, Fedex and TNT

Industrial Services Clients

ClientEngagementsCounterparty
BAEJoint advisor on BAE窶冱 acquisition of Tenix Defence
BlueScope SteelAssisted to review the competitiveness of Bluescope窶冱 product range against imports and identify its sources of value-add and differentiation.
BAEReviewed and redesigned BAE窶冱 national approach to manufacturing, closing several older facilities and developing a new state-of-the art facility
Boral & Downer EDiDevelopment of a vertical integration strategy to enter the bitumen import market via a JV
AirServicesStrategic and commercial due diligence to support two potential transactions
AtlantiumTaking its laboratory developed Israeli UV laser technology, developed a strategy to establish the business and launch the first commercial propositions. Now distributing solutions in water treatment, pharma and food & beverage in the US and worldwide
BAEReview of BAE窶冱 IT and technical capabilities and development of an acquisition strategy to fill the gaps
BAEJointly reviewed the regional market for simulation services and equipment and developed a new growth strategy for BAE窶冱 Simulation Divisions
Champ VCommercial due diligence on Champ Venture窶冱 acquisition of Australian Portable Buildings
BAE SystemsAfter the UK parent company completed a large scale, world wide acquisition, the local management team wanted assistance to review how to create a new organisational and operating structure to combine both of the local operations and to turnaround the performance of the acquired business which had been loss making
BAE SystemsAssisted the company to more than double the value of their manufacturing operations by designing and implementing a 窶value engineering窶 process across all of the Australian manufacturing and maintenance operations to optimise and consolidate the operational footprint and to fundamentally change all of the manufacturing processes to follow value engineering principles in design maturity, phased manufacturing and quality testing

Manufacturing & Processing Clients

ClientEngagementsCounterparty
AmcorProject feasibility on Amcor窶冱 new $500m recycled paper mill at Botany
BAEJoint advisor on BAE窶冱 acquisition of Tenix Defence
BlueScope SteelAssisted to review the competitiveness of Bluescope窶冱 product range against imports and identify its sources of value-add and differentiation.
ThalesDevelopment of a new 窶蕨on-defence窶 technology growth strategy and identified a set of potential acquisition targets
AmcorReviewed Amcor窶冱 historical divisional portfolio performance and developed its international growth strategy
ANZCommercial due diligence and valuation support on ANZ Private Equity窶冱 acquisition of Nomad
BAEReviewed and redesigned BAE窶冱 national approach to manufacturing, closing several older facilities and developing a new state-of-the art facility
MacKay SugarEvaluated the feasibility and attractiveness of Mackay Sugar increasing its shareholding in Sugar Australia
AmcorAssisted Amcor to develop a new product and channel growth strategy for the Fibre Packaging Division
Arrium (Onesteel)Jointly reviewed and redesigned Arrium窶冱 steel distribution channels
BAEReview of BAE窶冱 IT and technical capabilities and development of an acquisition strategy to fill the gaps
BAEJointly reviewed the regional market for simulation services and equipment and developed a new growth strategy for BAE窶冱 Simulation Divisions
Champ VCommercial due diligence on Champ Venture窶冱 acquisition of Australian Portable Buildings
Grain CorpReviewed Grain Corp窶冱 operational asset footprint in terms of future demand, operational efficiency and capital investment efficiency.
HarveyAssessed the future demand for export beef and Harvey Beef窶冱 competitive cost position and developed initiatives to reduce cost and target new export markets.
LudowiciMapped Ludowici窶冱 products and capabilities relative to customer needs and competitors offerings and developed a new portfolio and acquisition led growth strategy
MacKay SugarEvaluated the economic feasibility of investing in a co-generation plant to reduce waste and energy costs
NomadCommercial due diligence on Nomad窶冱 acquisition of McGrath Homes
NomadCommercial due diligence on Nomad窶冱 acquisition of Halley Homes
NomadAssisted Nomad develop a growth strategy to capitalise on the mining boom that led to several acquisitions
SchenckReviewed and profiled the Australian bulk materials markets for screening and crushing products and developed a growth strategy based around capability extension.
ThalesDeveloped a new market / capability focus and new growth strategy for the Major Programs Division
AmcorConducted a profitability and future prospects review across all of Amcor窶冱 product and geographic markets and from that basis, redesigned the product and manufacturing profile to maximise profitability and long term value creation
AmcorConducted a strategic review of Amcor窶冱 only cartonboard manufacturing plant in Australia. The review assessed forecast industry demand, industry capacity across Asia, threat of imports, structural issues with Amcor's mill, the plant窶冱 cost position versus competitors, impact of exchange rate movements, alternate sources of supply, downstream implications and exit options. The review resulted in a recommendation to close the mill which Amcor窶冱 board accepted leading to a profit improvement of ~$10m
Dyno NobelUndertook a review of Dyno Nobel's explosives delivery network across Australia. Mainsheet modelled utilisation and asset running costs to identify and implement opportunities to reduce delivery costs through either lower supplier rates, capital investment and customer pricing programs to encourage lower cost behaviour. Cost savings of 16% were achieved on freight from an integrated sourcing and logistics improvement program.
Kellogg'sLed a review of the pricing, market position and profitability of Kellogg's entire product range and from that basis, rationale the current product portfolio and identified a clear set of principles to drive future R&D and new product development decisions
BAE SystemsAfter the UK parent company completed a large scale, world wide acquisition, the local management team wanted assistance to review how to create a new organisational and operating structure to combine both of the local operations and to turnaround the performance of the acquired business which had been loss making
AmcorSupported the management team to increase the divisional ROI by 40% by mapping the end-to-end process of the Fibre Products business and then optimising the product offering to maximise machine utilisation and economic profitability and reconfigured the downstream processing operations and the sale and channels approach
BAE SystemsAssisted the company to more than double the value of their manufacturing operations by designing and implementing a 窶value engineering窶 process across all of the Australian manufacturing and maintenance operations to optimise and consolidate the operational footprint and to fundamentally change all of the manufacturing processes to follow value engineering principles in design maturity, phased manufacturing and quality testing
PaperLinxSupported the management team to improve the profitability of the business substantially by reviewing and rationalising the number of paper mills, ceasing the manufacture of economically unprofitable products and substantially growing profitable products by freeing up mill capacity and lowering costs per unit output

Technology & Communications Clients

ClientEngagementsCounterparty
OptusCustomer-led business and digital strategy across app, web, call centre, retail, supply chain, loyalty and product simplification
TelstraOver 20 assignments across various areas of Telstra, including detailed assessment of Customer Lifetime Value drivers and implementation plan
iiNetCorporate advisory support for IPO listing as well as customer loyalty and retention strategy
SensisCustomer interaction strategy including detailed customer segmentation and profitability analysis
Department of Human ServicesDeveloped the Department窶冱 10-year vision for customer-centred service delivery, and 3-year mobile-led digital strategy
TaggleLead Advisor on Taggle窶冱 capital raising
OdeceeLead advisor on Odecee窶冱 sale to Cognizant
PEXADevelopment of the strategy and financial forecasts for PEXA窶冱 National Electronic Conveyancing solution.
Seven West MediaCommercial due diligence for the acquisition of the A$4.1b Seven West Media business, including analysis of Australia窶冱 No.1 TV network Seven, the No.2 magazines business Pacific Magazines and Yahoo 7. Also undertook management of post merger integration savings realisation
ApolloCommercial due diligence for the acquisition of debt later converting to ownership of Nine Entertainment including Channel 9 and Australia窶冱 leading magazine business, ACP, for the global Apollo Private Equity
AureconGrowth strategy to lead the world in 5G mobile phone infrastructure engineering for a key BU of this large Australian engineering contractor
EngagisLead Advisor on Engagis窶 capital raising
IronbridgeLead commercial advisor on Ironbridge窶冱 acquisition of a majority shareholding in ISGM
GallopLead Advisor on Gallop窶冱 capital raising
RMBCommercial Due Diligence on RMB窶冱 acquisition of a majority stake in Device Technologies
AAPTAcquisition target screen and assessment on AAPT窶冱 consideration of acquiring Commander
AAPTAnalysed AAPT窶冱 customer base, service take-up and customer churn and developed a new strategy to protect and build market share
NFGLead Advisor on NFG Data窶冱 capital raising
PEXAKey Advisor on PEXA窶冱 1st round capital raise
RentLead Advisor on Rent.com.au窶冱 capital raising
SecurePayCommercial due diligence in support of Australia Post窶冱 acquisition of Australia窶冱 leading online payment gateway, Securepay
ThalesSearched the market for suitable acquisitions targets in the IT Services Market
CommanderDeveloped a growth strategy to assist Commander prepare for its IPO
JDVAssisted JDV refocus its acquisition and growth strategy
NaturalenaKey Advisor on Naturalena Brands窶 capital raising
NaturalenaDevelopment of an eCommerce strategy in support of Naturalena窶冱 capital raising
Western PowerAssisted Western Power窶冱 Retail Business identify, evaluate and implement growth options
MoboomMoboom provides an innovative adaptive content management system and responsive design platform for websites

Financial & Professional Services Clients

ClientEngagementsCounterparty
KeystartPreparation and facilitation for Board and Executive scenario planning project
PEXADevelopment of the strategy and financial forecasts for PEXA窶冱 National Electronic Conveyancing solution.
GEReviewed the profile of the Australian mining services market and identified new SME / mid- corporate financing opportunities.
IAGWorked jointly with IAG窶冱 senior executive team to identify future growth options as well as new products and channels.
NABAssisted NAB to establish an 窶亙nternal capital market窶, a new approach to business case development and capital expenditure evaluation and allocation.
Australian UnityStrategic Sourcing / Procurement transformation. Averaged over 20% savings in the first year. Established a strategic sourcing team to provide ongoing in-house capability
BankwestAssisted Bankwest to define customer segments, review segment profitability and develop appropriate product designs and offerings
JDVAssisted JDV refocus its acquisition and growth strategy
MarshAssisted Marsh on its acquisition and integration of Heath Lambert
MarshAssisted Marsh review its regional strategy and identify areas of growth and refocus

Health - Aged Care and Disability Services Clients

ClientEngagementsCounterparty
Ability CentreConducted a market assessment for potential growth options
Department of Human ServicesDeveloped the Department窶冱 10-year vision for customer-centred service delivery, and 3-year mobile-led digital strategy
BaptistcareProvided Baptistcare with project management support for the Royal Commission into Aged Care
Rocky BayReviewed a significant market opportunity for the Board
ibaLead advisor on the sale of IP and US distribution rights to Eastman Kodak
BaptistcareSupported Baptistcare to identify potential commercial opportunities whilst exiting a specific sector
Good SamaritansDevelopment of a refreshed high level 3 year strategic plan
Lions Eye InstituteConducted a Strategic Review of the Lions Eye Institute to identify improvement opportunities to better position the Institute for increasing competitive challenges across Research and Clinical service delivery.
Lions Eye InstituteRedesigned the organisation窶冱 Executive, senior management structure and clarified Board roles
ibaLead advisor on IBA Health窶冱 acquisition of a UK hospital software business
Australian UnityIdentified and evaluated alternative ways to manage service delivery and improve the quality of health outcomes for acute and chronic patients
Boots HealthcareAssisted Boots to develop a hospital products and prescription drugs growth strategy in Australia and across the SE Asian region
BUPAReviewed the needs and preferences of the emerging youth segment and designed a new product and pricing offering to suit
ibaLead advisor on IBA Health窶冱 acquisition of an Indian hospital software business
NovartisAssisted the senior executive team to identify growth options and potential acquisition targets
Australian UnityStrategic Sourcing / Procurement transformation. Averaged over 20% savings in the first year. Established a strategic sourcing team to provide ongoing in-house capability
BaptistcareDeveloped a new customer-centric Service Delivery Model covering all service lines
MothercareMothercare Australia was a leading retailer of baby and nursery products. Successful exit in 2009
Ability CentreSupported the Board by reviewing a specific growth option for Ability Centre.
Rocky BayPrepared a detailed business case to understand the benefits of the Specialist Disability Accommodation for Rocky Bay
Department of Communities - Disability ServicesAssessed a non-government service providers窶 Board窶冱 compliance with it窶冱 fiduciary, statutory and governance responsibilities
RedkiteDeveloped initial strategic plan which led to the rebranding of the Malcolm Sargent Cancer Fund to Redkite and its national integration
BaptistcareDeveloped a Home Care Pricing Model
Boots HealthcareAlmost doubled the value of the Australian business by working jointly with multiple internal teams to conduct a whole of company review and to restructure and optimise the sourcing, manufacturing, distribution and go-to-market model of the entire business
Australian UnityAssisted to substantially lower the cost and improve the quality of care for acute and critical member patients by reviewing the nature and environment of care provided by specialists and hospitals and designing a new multi-disciplinary team to use data to anticipate and lessen to frequency and impact of patient episodes