Regal Partners, an ASX-listed, specialist alternative investment manager, agreed to acquire Merricks Capital, an investment company, for $156m. “This is a transformational development for the Merricks Capital business and one that will significantly accelerate the scale and opportunity set available to its investors. Regal’s extensive corporate relationships, diverse access to deal-flow opportunities and deeply experienced industry specialists will provide Merricks with a strong foundation for continued growth. Merricks Capital will retain its key people, branding and local presence, at the same time benefiting from access to Regal’s well-regarded corporate and operating platforms," Adrian Redlich, Merricks Capital Executive Chairman and CIO.