Cutting a deal in New Zealand

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The Forestry Corporation of New Zealand (FCNZ) was privatized in 1996, raising NZ$2 billion for the government. The company, which owns around 188,00 ha of productive and well-managed forests, was acquired by New Zealand forestry group Fletcher Challenge, assisted by HSBC Investment Banking. Fletcher Challenge approached HSBC's UK-based client in 1995 about a possible joint venture to buy FCNZ but the client rejected the idea and the bank focused on potential Europe-based buyers. However, following the withdrawal of the bank's client, a new deal was arranged and the transaction was completed.

FORESTRY, Forestry and Logging, Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Investments, New Zealand, Forest products industry, Fletcher Challenge Ltd., Forestry Corp., HSBC Investment Bank Asia

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Barclays gets a feather in its Kappa

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Barclays Capital won the debt provider of the year award in the Acquisitions Monthly Awards 2000. It led the $544 million refinancing of Kappa Packaging, and in total arranged more than $6.5 billion of leveraged loans. The Kappa issue, which was denominated in euros but also contained a sterling tranche, was three times oversubscribed and included several institutions investing in European high yield for the first time. The gains made by Barclays Capital in 1999 will be tested in 2000 as it employs up to 70 new professionals in Europe.

Barclays Capital Inc.

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Smooth Barings powers mid-market gear change

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ING Barings won the mid-market adviser of the year award in the Acquisitions Monthly Awards 2000. This award was granted in recognition of the fact that ING Barings developed a bold new strategy and implemented it. The bank was able to install a strong management team, as well as bringing its UK franchise back into its pan-European operation and removing itself from an emerging markets disaster. It has been able to achieve stability and strength in its merger and acquisition franchise.

ING Barings N.V.

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