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by JumpCrisscross 2304 days ago
> Troy may have wanted a firm with a global presence

Troy is a deliberate thinker. I'm not second-guessing his choice.

The top M&A bankers in Australia are routinely one of a Swiss bank, an American bank and/or Macquarie [1]. The global banks are known as such because they have uniquely global reach. They're also uniquely expensive.

For a small deal, a boutique with global reach would be the default choice. They bring expertise with heavyweights who want a better work-life balance. They bring cost effectiveness with a reduced footprint.

The only reason to go with KPMG is because you know someone there you trust.

[1] https://www.afr.com/companies/financial-services/ubs-macquar...