A-Smart Holdings Ltd.
A-Smart Holdings Ltd. Successfully Raises S$8.94 million From Rights Issue
Avant Law has successfully advised A-Smart Holdings Ltd., a company listed on the Mainboard of the Singapore Exchange Securities Trading Limited, in its renounceable non-underwritten rights issue of new ordinary shares. This initiative has raised approximately S$8.94 million in gross proceeds. Under an irrevocable undertaking given by Mr. Oei Hong Leong, a renowned Singaporean tycoon, he subscribed for the remaining unsubscribed rights shares of 18,272,985, increasing his shareholding to 24.18% of the total enlarged issued and paid-up share capital in A-Smart Holdings Ltd.
An Exclusive Distributor of Asahi's global brands in Singapore
Acquisition by Asahi Beer Asia Limited and Joint Venture with Asahi
Avant Law acted for the shareholders of Capital F&B Pte Ltd, a Singapore-based food and beverage distributor and an exclusive distributor of Asahi's global brands Peroni Nastro Azzurro, Grolsch and Pilsner Urquell in Singapore.
Working closely with our clients, we ensure that the disposal of their majority stake to Asahi was successfully completed within the parties' intended timeframe. From start to finish, our legal team navigated the complexities of the process with skill and finesse, ensuring a seamless and efficient transaction for all parties involved. We were proud to work alongside our clients every step of the way, providing tailored guidance and support to help them achieve their goals.
A Leading Developer and Operator in China
Issue of Convertible Bonds amounting to S$174 million
Avant Law acted for a leading developer and operator in China (which specialises in a type of properties) to obtain financing for an aggregate principal amount of approximately S$174 million by issuing junior and senior convertible bonds within a very short time.
Besides the financing aspect, we also negotiated on the terms of the joint venture involving our client and a Main Board listed company in Singapore.
Taking a pragmatic approach without sacrificing our client's interests, we were able to advise and guide the clients through this intense process. The loan was successfully drawdown within the project timeframe.
A Leading Aesthetic Medical Services in China
Set up a Variable Capital Company ("VCC") structure for its fund in Singapore
Avant Law acted for a leading provider of aesthetic medical services in China to set up a Variable Capital Company ("VCC") structure for its fund in Singapore.
Besides assisting to set up the VCC, Avant Law also acted as the legal advisor for all matters in setting up the VCC and all matters leading up to the launch of multiple sub-funds, playing a critical role in advising and highlighting legal issues to the clients.
Xin Yuan Enterprises Group Limited
IPO listing in Hong Kong Stock Exchange
Avant Law LLC has always been considered as one of the few boutique law firms with rich experience in initial public listings involving Singapore companies on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange.
With a strong grasp of listing requirements, Xin Yuan Enterprises Group Limited assigned our firm to act for them in their listing on the Main Board of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. Xin Yuan which is ranked fourth in the global asphalt tanker chartering services market was successfully listed in September 2018 with an offer size of approximately HK$176 million.
Prominent Investment Group in ASEAN
Investment into a Singapore Fintech Company
Avant Law acted for a prominent investment group in ASEAN to invest into a Singapore fintech company offering platform that prices and trades exchange-traded products in a multitude of currencies by blending foreign exchange rates into equities and future products.
Driven by our mission to protect our client’s interests without jeopardizing the deal, we closed the deal successfully. Equipped with our years of experience in mergers and acquisitions, we completed the deal within the intended timeframe despite the practical difficulties arising from the COVID-19 constraints..