Welcome to Don Chandler
We are very pleased to welcome Don Chandler to our Advisory Board. The Advisory Board, comprising Michael Hawkins, Darren Lockyer, John Mactaggart and the Hon. Larry Anthony will be further strengthened by the addition of Don’s considerable experience and expertise. Don is a Partner of Crestone Wealth Management. Don spent a large part of his […]
Executing Bundaberg Sugar’s M&A Strategy
Chessboard is proud to work with Bundaberg Sugar Ltd (BSL) on an ongoing basis as their Mergers & Acquisitions adviser. Chessboard is the Corporate Adviser to BSL. BSL is a a grower, miller, refiner and marketer of sugar and related products (such as syrups). The Company is one of the largest vertically integrated cane growers […]
Supporting Brismark’s M&A Strategy and Value Creation
Chessboard is proud to have worked with The Queensland Chamber of Fruit and Vegetable Industries Co-Operative Ltd (Brismark) on an ongoing basis to assist the directors and members to create long-term value for the organisation. Chessboard is the Corporate Adviser to Brismark. Brismark has a history dating back to 1941 when it was established as […]
Testimonial: Tactiv Pty Ltd
Tactiv started life as a subsidiary of a community Not For Profit (SEQ Catchments) and our original clients were either Government Agencies or NFP’s required to report to Government. We have a very different genesis to the standard software company and a deep legacy and understanding of the needs of NFP’s in regard to the […]
Medical Ethics’ sheep pain control technology readied for use in humans
Medical Ethics has recently announced their pain relief technology, Tri-Solfen, has now entered trials to for us in humans.The technology was borne out of a crisis in the now-booming wool industry when animal welfare activists targeted mulesing, a procedure where farmers remove skin from around the tail area of lambs to reduce the risk of […]
P2P Transport announces new debt facility
Congratulations to P2P Transport for recently agreeing terms with Westpac Banking Corporation for a new $10 million revolving debt facility. P2P Transport’s announcement highlights the facility will support the company as it continues to drive growth and expand its vehicle fleet. ASX announcement can be found here.
Batlow Apples secures cornerstone investor
Chessboard is proud to have acted as Corporate Advisor to Batlow Apples during its investment process. Batlow Apples has secured $10 million from AusFarm Fresh for a 63.3% stake in the newly corporatised business. Batlow Apples is an iconic Australian brand in apples and is one of the largest apple storage and packing operations in […]
Interview with John Mactaggart
Chessboard is proud to launch the next video in our interview series to provide our valued Investment Partners with insight from leading professionals. This interview is with John Mactaggart, an experienced investor and director. John is a non-executive chairman of Technology One Limited, Chairman of the Brisbane Angels and has extensive experience investing across many […]
Animal Ethics secures cornerstone investor
Chessboard is proud to have acted as Corporate Advisor to Animal Ethics (developer of Tri-Solfen) during its investment process. Animal Ethics has secured a cornerstone investor; the UK based Dechra Pharmaceuticals, who has invested $18 million for a 33 percent stake in the business. Animal Ethics is focused on delivering ethical pain relief products in […]
Animal Ethics achieves investment from Dechra Pharmaceuticals
Animal Ethics has announced a licensing ageement and investment in the company by the the UK based Dechra Pharmaceuticals. Dechra has invested $18 million for a 33% stake in the company. The full announcement by Dechra Pharmaceuticals can be accessed here.