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Adara

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Adara Partners is an independent financial advisory firm specializing in M&A, capital raising, and strategic advice within the infrastructure, energy, and utilities sectors. They serve a diverse client base including corporate, government, and private equity firms, primarily focusing on the Australian market.

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Founded 2010 25 employees
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Strategic Overview

  • Adara Partners has a deep specialization in Public-Private Partnership (PPP) transactions, particularly in social infrastructure and transport.
  • The firm's transaction history demonstrates a strong focus on advising on the sale of mature, operating infrastructure assets.
  • Their client base includes major global and domestic infrastructure investors, as well as government entities, highlighting their role in significant market transactions.

Deal Activity from Public Sources

Advisory on the sale of a 50% interest in the Victorian Desalination Plant
Sale Water Australia December 2023 with Global Infrastructure Partners
Advisory on the sale of a 50% interest in the Victorian Comprehensive Cancer Centre
Sale Social Infrastructure Australia November 2023 with InfraRed Capital Partners
Advisory on the sale of a 50% interest in the Royal Adelaide Hospital
Sale Social Infrastructure Australia October 2023 with InfraRed Capital Partners
Advisory on the sale of a 50% interest in the Sydney Metro Northwest PPP
Sale Rail Australia September 2023 with CDPQ and Palisade Investment Partners (consortium)
Advisory on the sale of a 50% interest in the Sydney Light Rail PPP
Sale Rail Australia August 2023 with CDPQ and Palisade Investment Partners (consortium)

Investment Focus

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Key People

Hamish Whitehead
Managing Partner
Richard Hunt
Managing Partner
Andrew Bullock
Managing Partner
Mark Fichera
Managing Partner

Track Record

100
Deals Completed
14
Years Active
Notable projects: Advisory on sale of 50% interest in Victorian Desalination Plant, Advisory on sale of 50% interest in Victorian Comprehensive Cancer Centre, Advisory on sale of 50% interest in Sydney Metro Northwest PPP

Detailed Analysis

Sectors
TransportDigital/TelecomSocial InfrastructureUtilitiesEnergy TransitionAirportsPortsRailRoads/Toll Roads
Technologies
Solar PVOnshore WindBattery StorageData CenterTransmissionWaterWaste Management
Geographies
AustraliaAustralia/NZ
Deal Stage
GreenfieldBrownfieldOperating
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