Applicant
Adamantem Capital Management Pty Limited
Case number(s)
201810181
Decision date
Type
Decision
DecisionConsent granted
Section 13(1)(a) Overseas Investment Act 2005
Decision MakerOverseas Investment Office
Decision Date20 December 2018
InvestmentAn overseas investment in significant business assets, being the Adamantem Fund 1 entities acquisition of: 
  • up to 77% of the shares of Hellers Limited through the subscription of shares in HLRS ParentCo Limited; and
  • up to an additional 14% of the shares in Hellers Limited on pro-rata proportions as a result of the Put Option being exercised, 

the consideration of which exceeds $100m.

Consideration$212,838,300
ApplicantAdamantem Capital Management Pty Limited as manager of the Adamantem Capital Fund 1 Entities Australia (53.9%)
United States (25.8%)
New Zealand (3.4%)
United Kingdom (1.7%)
Singapore (10.1%)
Luxembourg (5.1%)
Vendor

Harakeke Nominees Limited, Lynda Maree Harris and Nicola John Harris
New Zealand (100%)

Fraser Todd Heller and Kendons Trust Services
New Zealand (100%)

Fraser Todd Heller
New Zealand (100%)

Rangatira Limited
New Zealand (100%)

Background

Adamantem Capital Management Pty Limited is the manager of the Adamantem Capital Fund 1 Entities, a multi entity investment group that typically invests in entities worth between $100 million and $500 million in Australia and New Zealand. 

The applicant intends to invest in Hellers Limited, a New Zealand based business that specialises in processed meat products. As a result of the investment, one of the vendors, Fraser Todd Heller will re-invest in Hellers Limited along with third party New Zealand entity, FNZC Principal Investments Picasso LP.

The Applicant has satisfied the Overseas Investment Office that the individuals who will control the investment have the relevant business experience and acumen and are of good character. The Applicant has also demonstrated financial commitment to the investment.

More informationMichael Pollard
Simpson Grierson 
Private Bag 92518
AUCKLAND 1141