Nick Harridge
Partner, Transaction Services
KPMG Australia
Nick’s career has taken him from Australia to the US and UK and back again, ensuring he brings international insights to his clients.
In his role as Transaction Services Partner, he has assisted numerous clients with acquisitions, disposals, IPOs, demergers, mergers, joint ventures and private equity-led MBO’s. He has significant experience identifying and evaluating financial risks and opportunities, sizing synergies and integration evaluation, financial analysis, SPA negotiation, working capital analysis and reporting publically on forecast and pro forma financials in prospectuses.
Nick says a highlight was the demerger of South32 from BHP and listing on three stock exchanges.
“Working with such a highly talented team in solving the requirements of numerous stakeholders was particularly rewarding”.
Nick is also a Client Lead Partner to clients in life sciences, energy and mining sectors. “I enjoy bringing our widely diverse and talented people together to help solve client problems and exceed their service expectations.”
Nick enjoys time with his wife and two daughters and getting involved in their sporting activities. Other interests include AFL football (West Coast Eagles), playing tennis, cycling and running.
Education and qualifications
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Bachelor of Commerce, The University of Western Australia
Accreditation
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Member of Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand
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Fellow of FINSIA