We are very proud to have been voted Australian Firm of the Year in the Private Equity International and PrivateEquityOnline fifth annual Global Private Equity Awards 2004, announced in March 2005. “The firm had a typically active year in 2004, notably when listing Bradken, the mining and rail products manufacturer, on the Sydney Stock Exchange. It also posted lucrative exits from soda manufacturer Penrice Soda Products and health and beauty retailer New Price Retail” (The Private Equity Annual Review 2004) “These awards are always fascinating because there are no shortlists or judging panels: any one who reads our magazine or website can participate and this year we had thousands of votes cast from all parts of the private equity community and from all over the world. GPs, LPs, bankers, lawyers, placement agents – everyone had their say,” commented David Hawkins, Publisher of Private Equity International and PrivateEquityOnline.com.