Special Reports: Taking over WA

The takeovers scene in Western Australia has changed significantly during the past year, with the ongoing boom boosting the stocks of local players and prompting an increasing presence from international investment banks.

Ten years after it began serving espressos to shoppers on King Street, Cino to Go has closed the doors on its landmark store, having failed to negotiate a renewal of its lease.

If it were just about money, the investment bankers and their other advisory colleagues would find life a lot easier.

When asked what he considered was the anniversary date of last year's Coles Group Ltd takeover, Wesfarmers Ltd managing director Richard Goyder nominates July 21 as the most appropriate.

Gresham Advisory PartnersMichael Ashforth Branch office Advised WA Newspapers (with GoldmanSachsJBWere) on Seven Network's board takeover, post Seven's $450m investment Advised Murchison on divestmen

It's probably no surprise to see the number of investment bankers rising in line with the amount of work available.

Academia is often looking in the rear view mirror when it comes to documenting worldwide trends.