Sunday 26 November 2017

LCC Asia Pacific's 12 Foot Skiff Hammering Under Spinnaker On Sydney Harbour






All photos taken by Nicholas Assef from Duff Reserve at Point Piper shooting with a Canon 1DX with a Canon 600mm telephoto lens

Monday 6 November 2017

LCC Asia Pacific Advises WearX on Divestment to leading Global Industrial company Metso





LCC Asia Pacific has provided strategic and financial advice to WearX  (www.wearx.com) in its successful divestment to leading Finnish player Metso (www.metso.com ).  

LCC's deal team was lead by Nicholas Assef, with James Stevenson from SWS Lawyers providing lead legal counsel to WearX. https://www.swslawyers.com.au/

The trade sale process run by LCC saw 4 final binding proposals tabled, in a targeted process where less than 8 parties were approached.  All final proposals were from international parties, confirming the strength in LCC’s cross border expertise to target & successfully execute M & A transactions in today’s “borderless” business community.

The final valuation for WearX was strong, although it remains confidential.  It would be described as a “lower mid market” sized transaction with a valuation multiple exceeding 11x TEV / EBIT on FY17A numbers (which translates into circa 9x Forward multiple on FY18B)

LCC continues to see strong demand for mining technology products & services plays from international parties, and anticipates additional deals happening within this vertical over the coming 6 to 12 months

The deal announcement here :

Monday 23 October 2017

LCC Asia Pacific releases latest WInd & Solar Market Update Research


LCC Asia Pacific has released the latest edition of its research in the Wind Energy & Solar Energy Sector.  A copy of the report can be found here :  LCC Wind Energy & Solar Energy Report

LCC Asia Pacific Resources & Mining Weekly dated 23rd October 2017 issued


A copy of the report can be viewed here :  LCC Asia Pacific Resources & Mining Weekly

LCC Asia Pacific Engineering, Mining Services, Oil & Gas Field Services & Contractors Report Edition 233


Edition 233 of the weekly report issued by LCC Asia Pacific can be viewed here :  LCC Asia Pacific Report Edition 233

LCC Asia Pacific Engineering, Mining Services & Oil & Gas Field Services Weekly research Update 232


LCC Asia Pacific's weekly update on the engineering, Mining Services & Oil Field Services Sectors can be viewed here :  LCC Asia Pacific Report Edition 232 or at the Firm's website which is linked here : LCC Asia Pacific Website

LCC Asia Pacific Engineering & Services research Report Edition 231


The report can be viewed here :  LCC Asia PAcific Research report 231 or alternatively at our website :  LCC Asia Pacific Website

LCC Asia Pacific issues Edition 230 of Engineering Mining Services & Contractors Research Report


The report can be viewed here LCC Asia Pacific Research Edition 230 or alternatively on our website :  LCC Asia Pacific Website

Sunday 17 September 2017

12 Foot Skiff Season Starts with high hopes for the LCC Asia Pacific entry


Another sailing season is upon us and the LCC Asia Pacific Skiff, Skippered by Jonathan Temple and crewed by Richard Jones, had their first hit out on Saturday 16th September

Good luck lads - the boat and new sail signage look great !


Sunday 10 September 2017

LCC Asia Pacific Key Sponsor of "Sold Out" 2017 Beach House Charity Lunch


LCC Asia Pacific is again sponsoring the Beach House Charity Lunch that raises money for the Sydney Children's Hospital Foundation.

This year's lunch, again organised and led by Kelly Assef, will be held at Manta Restaurant in Sydney, and the 150 tickets were sold out within a week of going on sale - reflecting the incredible popularity of the event




Sunday 3 September 2017

LCC Asia Pacific releases Edition 226 of Weekly Update


Edition 226 of our long running weekly update on the Australian Engineering, Contracting and Services Sector is available at the below link :

LCC Asia Pacific Research Update Edition 226

Sunday 20 August 2017

Kelly Assef running to raise funds for Sydney Chidlren's Hospital


LCC Asia Pacific is supporting Kelly Assef as she prepares for her first Charity Fun Run in the Sydney Running Festival.  Kelly is taking on the 10km course that crosses the Sydney Harbour Bridge

 https://www.sydneyrunningfestival.com.au/

Any donations to support Kelly would be appreciated and the below link can be used to access the fund raising page : 

Kelly Assef Sydney Running Festival Donation Page

Thursday 3 August 2017

LCC Asia Pacific Seeking New Hires For Sydney Practice


We are looking for great talent that can both lead deal origination and execution.  The ad, which is live on Seek, can be viewed here : LCC Asia Pacific Seek Ad

Wednesday 2 August 2017

LCC Asia Pacific Colours Fly During The Variety Charity Bash 2017

The 2017 Variety Children's Charity Bash heads off from Sydney for its annual pilgrimage across the Australian outback. 

LCC Asia Pacific's colours are again flying this year courtesy of Duncan Ross on his "Super Bug".  Good luck Duncan and crew and well done on all the money you raise for this great cause. 


To learn more on the Variety Bash, information is linked here

LCC Asia Pacific PR Release on Edition 221 of Research


The Press Release in relation to Edition 221 can be found linked Press Release

Tuesday 1 August 2017

LCC Asia Pacific focus turns to China's One Belt, One Road Initiative

China's One Belt, One Road Initiative, the strategic vision of President Xi Jinping, is a bold and ambitious move that will transform global trade - specifically across Middle Asia, Eurasia & North Asia

LCC Asia Pacific has commenced a new Twitter Feed to track developments on the BRI, and this can be followed at ChinaBeltRoad

Edition 221 of Engineering, Services & Contractors Market Update Published

Edition 221 of this long running market update has been posted to both www.lccapac.com and other sites, including being accessed through Slideshare here :

LCC Asia Pacific Market Update 221

Sunday 16 July 2017

Edition 219 of Engineering, Contractors & Mining Services Research Issued

LCC Asia Pacific has released edition 219 of its long running weekly market update on the Engineering, Contracting & Mining Services Sectors.

The report can be seen on Slideshare via the following link.  We hope you find it useful and have a good day

LCC Asia Pacific Weekly Market Update Edition 219

Wednesday 12 July 2017

LCC Asia Pacific to attend Belt & Road Summit in Hong Kong in September


The Belt & Road Initiative of the Chinese Government will be one of the key economic stimulus initiatives of the coming decades, and has the potential to shape the infrastructure development of many of the developing nations along the land and sea corridors slatted for development

LCC Asia Pacific has a long track record of working across border with developing nation companies, and we see significant opportunities for organisations that can structure themselves to leverage the capital that will flow in as a part of the Belt Road Initiative.

In addition to striving to assist clients with understanding the opportunities that will emerge, LCC is also seeking to involve itself with the leading thinking in the sector.  In September we will be attending the Belt & Road Summit that is being held in Hong Kong, and following that will be providing current and prospective clients with a detailed debriefing of what leading sponsor organisations are planning - and how those plans can be leveraged.

LCC Asia Pacific releases Engineering Sector Research Report Edition 218



Report 218 is available for review, and we hope you find it of interest :

LCC Asia Pacific Engineering Report Edition 218

LCC Asia Pacific Releases Weekly Report Edition 217 in Engineering, Mining Services & Contracting Sector



Edition 217 is available by clicking through on the link below.  We hope that you find it interesting.

LCC Asia Pacific Mining Services Engineering & Contracting Edition 217

LCC Asia Pacific Releases Edition 216 of Engineering & Contractors Research


Edition 216 is available on the LCC Asia Pacific website :  www.lccapac.com or at Slideshare below


LCC Asia Pacific Engineering Research Edition 216

Monday 19 June 2017

LCC Asia Pacific opens presence in Brisbane Australia


After a trial period of 6 months, LCC Asia Pacific has established a presence in Brisbane Australia.

With 3 professionals on the ground in Brisbane, the office will be located at 123 Eagle Street


LCC Asia Pacific Engineering, Contracting & Mining Services Update 215 released


Below is the link to the Slideshare post of this market update research.  Alot continues to go on in the market, including post this report (yesterday) Downer EDI announcing that its takeover of Spotless Group was declared unconditional

LCC Asia Pacific Edition 215

Nicholas Assef announced as Regional Finalist in 2017 NSW Business Chamber Awards


Nicholas Assef has been announced as a Regional Finalist in the 2017 NSW Business Chamber Awards in the category of "Business Leader"

Nicholas Assef Announcement Post

Thursday 15 June 2017

LCC Asia Pacific a Finalist in NSW Business Chamber Regional Awards


On 15th June 2017, LCC Asia Pacific was announced as a Finalist in the NSW Business Chamber Regional Awards in the Category of "Excellence In Small Business"

At the same time, LCC's Nicholas Assef was announced as a Finalist in the "Business Leader" Category of the NSW Business Chamber Regional Awards

The Awards dinner will be held at Sydney's Town Hall early in August 2017





For More on the announcement see the below link

NSW Business Chamber Regional Finalists For Sydney

LCC Asia Pacific wins "Asia Deal Of The Year" in New York


On the evening of 12th June 2017 LCC Asia Pacific attended the 9th Annual International M & A Awards, held at the New York Athletic Club in New York.

LCC Asia Pacific was nominated as a finalist in a number of award categories

Pleasingly, the Firm was awarded "Asia Deal Of The Year" for 2016



More can be learned on the Award Winners by following the link below

International M & A Awards

Sunday 28 May 2017

LCC Asia Pacific seeking a new professional hire for Sydney - Financial Modeller



We are after a great financial modeller to join our team in Sydney.  The ad went live on Seek today

LCC Asia Pacific Financial Modeller Seek Ad

LCC Asia Pacific Weekly Update 212 on Australian Engineering, Mining Services & Contracting Services Sectors



LCC Asia Pacific produces a weekly report on the Australian public companies that operate in the Engineering, Services, Facilities Management, Construction, Contracting and Mining Services Sectors.

Each week the LCC Asia Pacific weekly report covers off on changes to stock trading prices, activity on those stocks and indicative valuations

The report also details both key Australian Stock Exchange announcements that are made in relation to contractual wins or key developments as well as outlining Merger & Acquisition activity that has taken place in the Sector

In addition to public domain, this report is uploaded weekly to a variety of international investment banking platforms, including Bloomberg, Thomson Reuters Eikon, S & P and FACTSET

LCC Asia Pacific has specific expertise in these Sectors built up over many years, and the weekly Engineering, Services, Contracting & Services report uploaded here is edition 212


Sunday 21 May 2017

LCC Asia Pacific Engineering, Mining Services & Contracting Weekly Report Edition 211




LCC Asia Pacific produces a weekly report on the Australian public companies that operate in the Engineering, Services, Facilities Management, Construction, Contracting and Mining Services Sectors

Each week the LCC Asia Pacific weekly report covers off on changes to stock trading prices, activity on those stocks and indicative valuations

The report also details both key Australian Stock Exchange announcements that are made in relation to contractual wins or key developments as well as outlining Merger & Acquisition activity that has taken place in the Sector

In addition to public domain, this report is uploaded weekly to a variety of international investment banking platforms, including Bloomberg, Thomson Reuters Eikon, S & P and FACTSET

LCC Asia Pacific has specific expertise in these Sectors built up over many years, and the weekly Engineering, Services, Contracting & Services report uploaded here is edition 211


Monday 15 May 2017

LCC ASIA PACIFIC to look for additional talent


Things have been very busy at LCC, so much so that we need to add one or two people to the Firm.  We will look to start recruiting around the 17th of May and hopefully can find some great hires

Monday 8 May 2017

LCC Asia Pacific a finalist at 9th Annual International M & A Awards in New York


LCC Asia Pacific has been listed as a finalist in the 9th Annual International M & A Awards that will be held in New York on the 12th June at the New York Athletic Club

Deal categories that our work has been listed in are :


  • Industrial Deal of the Year up to USD $150 million
  • Asia Deal of the Year
  • Oceania Deal of the Year
  • Cross Border Deal of the Year up to USD $25 million
  • M & A Deal Of The Year up to USD $25 million


LCC Asia Pacific has also been listed as a finalist for "Boutique Investment Banking Firm of the Year".  More can be learned at :  http://www.maadvisor.com/

Commenting on the nominations Nicholas Assef, LCC's Executive Director, noted simply "The LCC team is appreciative of the recognition our Firm has received for its work, and thankful for the many clients that support us".

LCC Asia Pacific expands Merger & Acquisition Research Reports


From May 2017 LCC Asia Pacific will expand the current research reports it publishes to include a publication that will conveniently make available a listing of all Merger & Acquisition Deals announced on the Australian Stock Exchange each month

"On average there are between 5 and 10 separate deal announcements each trading day, and there is no simple, cost effective and convenient way to follow all the action " Nicholas Assef, LCC's Executive Director commented.  What LCC is bringing online will fill that gap

The reports will be released and distributed through a number of research channels, including Bloomberg, Reuters and S & P.  The first publication will be available by 3rd June

LCC Asia Pacific at Australian 12 Foot Skiff National Titles


The LCC 12 Foot Skiff, sailed by Jono Temple and Richard Jones, has completed another great season including a final competition at the Australian National Titles across the April Easter Weekend

Pleasingly the Skiff has come 3rd overall, with the performance including a win in the first race of the Series.  LCC Director Nicholas Assef commented "We have been a sponsor of Jonathan and Richard for going on 9 years now, and are yet again thrilled with the performance of hte Skiff over the 2016 / 2017 Season

More on the 12 Footers can be learned at :  http://skiff.org.au/

LCC Asia Pacific Issues Weekly Engineering Research Edition 209


Issue number 209 of the Mining Services, Contracting and Services Research Report issued


https://www.slideshare.net/LCCAsiaPacific/lcc-asia-pacific-emsc-weekly201705051edition209