Our Insights

Read More Insights

GO
GO
Filter: B-BBEE Commission
Merger & Acquisitions: Why they fail?

15 April 2024,  Mark le Riche

Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) are intricate commercial transactions that hold huge potential for economic growth, investment, job creation and increased... market competitiveness. Yet, their complexity can also be their undoing. In this article, we take a look at some of the main pitfalls and issues in South Africa that result in unsuccessful M&As or M&As that don’t live up to their expectations.

3128
Article
Relationship triangle between M&A, BEE and Foreign Entities

15 April 2024,  Johnny DavisMark le Riche

The Merger & Acquisition (M&A) landscape in South Africa does not only consider competition within the South African market but... also considers the impact M&A transactions may have on historically disadvantaged people as regulated by the Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Act 53 of 2003 (“BEE Act”). In this article, we look at the relationship triangle between M&A transactions, the requirements of the BEE Act, and its impact on foreign entities wishing to invest in South Africa through an M&A.

3709
Article
A how-to-guide for M&A transactions

15 April 2024,  Ahmed DhupliJohnny Davis

A Merger or Acquisition (M&A) can be a complex transaction that can be effected in a number of ways depending... on the nature of the transaction as well as the scope and intent of the parties. In this article, we look at some of the most common methods for affecting an M&A. 

4413
Article
The B-BBEE Commission’s view on the pace of transformation

22 November 2022

What should businesses take note of in the recently released National Status and Trends on B-BBEE Transformation Report (Transformation Report)... released by the B-BBEE Commission in July 2022?

3003
Article

Subscribe to our newsletters

Stay up-to-date with the latest news, laws, and events.

SUBSCRIBE NOW