The following case studies help illustrate the broad range of financial and commercial expertise that we have applied to clients in recent years. (Please note references to 360 Partners below include services performed under our previous practice trading name).

 
Zizzle Pty Ltd is an Australian daily deal group buying website based out of Melbourne. The company commenced operations in September 2010 and quickly developed a strong presence in the Victorian market.  Whilst 360 Partners exited its investment in March 2011, Zizzle Pty Ltd continues to achieve good membership support in an increasingly competitive market. The following services were provided by 360 Partners

• Founding stakeholders and provided advice for operational rollout (startup strategy, innovation, forecasting & modeling, IT & systems, banking, payroll, lease negotiations and other compliance).
• Contributed significant founding capital as a substantial shareholder.
• Provided commercial and financial oversight as directors of the company.
• Preparation of interim financial reports and attendance to all taxation compliance matters.
• Managed successful sale exit process.

Melbourne indoor Paintball is an entertainment business operating in Port Melbourne Victoria. The business commenced trading in 2006 and was the first of its kind in Victoria. Since that time it has become the premier paintball facility in the state, occupying approximately 4500 square metres of premium warehouse space and employing more than 15 full time and part time staff. Investors received a 100% return of capital within 3 years and continue to enjoy a return on investment well above market alternatives. The following services were provided by 360 Partners

• Founding stakeholders and provided advice for operational rollout (startup strategy, innovation, forecasting, lease negotiations, payroll and other compliance).
• Contributed significant founding capital as a substantial shareholder.
• Provided commercial and financial oversight as directors of the company.
• Ongoing management of stakeholder investment participation.
• Preparation of annual and interim financial reports and attendance to all taxation compliance matters.

The AAM group is an industry leader in terrestrial and aerial geospatial data products and services. In the last 15 years the company has grown almost tenfold in size, now boasting offices in most major Australian cities and an internationally in Malaysia, New Zealand and South Africa. The following are core solutions that 360 Partners have provided in the last fifteen years.

• Corporate advisory services associated with merger (2004), management leveraged buyout (2009) and substantial capital raising (2010).  This included advice regarding private equity due diligence process, valuation and transaction structure.
• Preparation of quarterly company share valuation.
• Preparation of annual financial reports including compliant audited reports.
• Provision of general taxation compliance support for income tax, GST, FBT.
• Provision of specialist taxation advice covering employee share scheme operation, capital gains tax, share buy backs, tax consolidation and foreign withholding tax.

Wright Rubber is a specialist rubber manufacturing business based in Victoria. The business currently operates as one of the Australian market leaders in the manufacture and sale of specialised rubber products. Recently 360 Partners were engaged to provide the following services

• Undertake financial modeling for use in business valuation.
• Prepare a company valuation and undertake stakeholder investment return analysis (for exit) using a combination of capitalised earnings and discounted cash flow methodologies.
• Provide recommendations with regards to deal structure to maximise stakeholder after tax return and minimize overall financial risk.

Toxikos commenced operations in 2001 and quickly established itself as one of the key industry players in the provision of specialised toxicology consulting advice. In 2008 the company participated in a successful merger and shortly after executed a group IPO on the ASX. From early stage through to merger and IPO 360 Partners provided the following services;

• Corporate advisory services associated with merger and IPO (ASX) in 2008.
• Preparation of all annual and interim financial reports. 
• Provision of general taxation compliance support for income tax, GST and FBT. Provision of specialist taxation advice covering GST, capital gains tax and foreign withholding tax.

Bellwether commenced operations in 2007 after a successful initial capital raising. The company holds licensing agreements within the green tech sector and expects to commercialize these within the next two years. 360 Partners were engaged to provide the following services

• Became early stage stakeholders and provided advisory support with regards to all financial matters.
• Preparation of annual and interim financial reports and attendance to all taxation compliance matters.
• Preparation of project specific financial models.
• Provided corporate governance support in role as company secretary.
• Provided taxation support with regards to optimal capital structure.

Castle Hampers commenced operations within the retail food and beverage industry in 2001 and within five years it achieved enormous growth producing revenues of approximately $50m. Under the stewardship of founder and CEO Bret Jackson the company executed a text book trade sale within just five years of commencement. From inception to exit 360 Partners provided the following advisory services

• Preparation of all annual and interim financial reports.
• Provision of general taxation compliance support for income tax, GST and FBT
• Provision of specialist taxation advice covering capital gains tax for trade sale exit and the establishment of a registered deductible gift recipient charity.
• Assistance in management of company share register.