20 January 2021
Wilson Bayly Holmes Ovcon’s Probuild sale falls through
The sale fell through after the Australian government refused the deal in the interests of national security.
20 January 2021
NovaTech purchases shareholding in Swift Engineering
Grindrod’s technical division has been in talks of a potential partnership with Swift Engineering since 2020.
20 January 2021
Mondi to acquire Turkish packaging company Olmuksan
Mondi will acquire 90.38 percent of the company’s shares in the first half of 2021.
20 January 2021
Barloworld in talks to sell its dealerships
Barloworld in discussions with Durban group to dispose of vehicle dealerships.
07 December 2020
Quantum Foods to acquire LP Buhr Boerdery
Quantum Foods has entered into an agreement to buy the entire shareholding in LP Buhr Boerdery.
01 December 2020
Mr Price acquires Power Fashions
Mr Price buys family-owned retail chain that offers more than just clothing.
06 February 2020
CNA has new owners and Edcon is going to retail basics
Here's what to expect from its 167 stores.
05 December 2019
Why Crossfin Technology is betting on mobile money in Africa
The company continues its acquisition trail.
27 November 2019
Omnia's turnaround man Seelan Gobalsamy: 'We are still not distressed sellers'
After Seelan stabilised the company's crippling debt load, he lays out his next turnaround plans.
13 November 2019
Kevin Brady reflects on A2X Markets' two year birthday
The alternative stock exchange celebrates R2 trillion market cap and R2 billion in trades.
07 November 2019
Ford Motors is still committed to South Africa
The automotive giant is still finding 'once in 30 years of investment opportunities.'
01 November 2019
Taste Holdings has given up on Starbucks, the global coffee behemoth.
The waning Starbucks honeymoon period in South Africa leads to the sale of its licence.
30 March 2020
Covid-19: Takeaways for the private equity industry
The Covid-19 pandemic will disrupt work processes in unprecedented ways.
12 March 2020
Culture, mergers and acquisitions
Working with culture is a complex exercise that requires years of skill and experience.
16 January 2020
What investment banking fees in Sub-Saharan Africa indicate about M&A activity
Investment banking fees in Sub-Saharan Africa reached an estimated US$555.6 million during 2019.
09 January 2020
South Africa 2020: challenges and opportunities in the year ahead
Increases in M&A value and volume are predicted only in 2021 and 2022.
12 December 2019
Solving Africa's working capital problem
Africa's continued growth depends on innovations in access to finance.
20 November 2019
Private equity in Africa: Why you need a long-term view
Despite the hurdles, opportunities abound - but innovation and a long-term approach are needed.
27 March 2020
Top deals making headlines this week
In focus this week: Distell, Exxaro, Sappi, MAS Real Estate and more.
20 March 2020
Top deals making headlines this week
In focus this week: Sasol, Ninety One, Fly Safair, Taste and more.
13 March 2020
Top deals making headlines this week
In focus this week: PepsiCo, Dimension Data, Tongaat, Tiso Blackstar and more.
06 March 2020
Top deals making headlines this week
In focus this week: Investec, Altron, SAP, City Lodge and more.
28 February 2020
Top deals making headlines this week
In focus this week: JUMO, Shoprite, Imperial Logistics, Tongaat and more.
21 February 2020
Top deals making headlines this week
In focus this week: African Bank, AngloGold Ashanti, Nampak, Transaction Capital and more.
