Each week we include one of the the Thorts articles that ran in the last issue of DealMakers SA
Released weekly in M&A Pulse and Ghost Mail
28 September 2023
DealMakers Q2 2023
Future proofing the social and ethics committee
by Johann Piek | PSG Capital
Catalyst Q2 2023
Resetting share incentive schemes – navigating the tax consequences
by Brian Dennehy | Webber Wentzel
21 September 2023
DealMakers Q2 2023
Business Rescue Practitioners beware: Publish or prison
by Brian Jennings and Sasha Schermers | Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr
Catalyst Q2 2023
Unlocking opportunities: exploring the evolving landscape of private equity in Southern Africa
by Makole Mupita | Mahlako Financial Services
14 September 2023
DealMakers Q2 2023
SARS's Authorised Economic Operators Programme: a must for businesses to expand beyond borders
by Dyondzo Kwinika and Virusha Subban | Baker McKenzie Johannesburg
DealMakers AFRICA Q2 2023
Corporate Law Digest - Kenya
The Conundrum of Conversion Under Convertible Loan Agreements
by Njeri Wagacha and Rizichi Kashero-Ondego, CDH Kenya
7 September 2023
DealMakers Q2 2023
Using sustainability-linked financing for impact to achieve ESG goals
by Khurshid Fazel | Webber Wentzel
DealMakers AFRICA Q2 2023
Investment in Africa: Exploring the continent’s growth potential
by Mish-al Magiet | PSG Capital
31 August 2023
DealMakers Q2 2023
No need for “poison pills”? Why hostile takeovers tend to fail in South Africa
by Nicholas De Decker | Lawtons Africa
DealMakers AFRICA Q2 2023
Sanction risks and African business: An overview of OFAC listings
by Brandon Irsigler, Noushaad Omarjee and Davin Olen | Dentons South Africa
17 August 2023
DealMakers Q2 2023
Finding M&A opportunities in the SA industrial sector through a value-orientated lens
by Alex Volschenk and Cara Pardini | RMB
29 June 2023
DealMakers Q1 2023
Does the failure to attach an annexure to your agreement render your agreement void for vagueness?
by Daniel Hart and Faheema Rahim | Fasken
22 June 2023
DealMakers Q1 2023
National security protections, procedural fairness and cartel enforcement highlighted as competition law trends
by Nazeera Mia and Shakti Wood | Bowmans
14 June 2023
Catalyst Q1 2023
Risk it for the biscuit: opportunities for private equity in business rescue
by Jessica Osmond and Tobie Jordaan | Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr
DealMakers AFRICA Q1 2023
The increasing focus on public interest considerations in African competition policy
by Lerisha Naidu, Angelo Tzarevski and Sphesihle Nxumalo | Baker McKenzie
8 June 2023
DealMakers Q1 2023
Are minority shareholders always bound by the conduct of majority shareholders?
by Gabi Mailula and Asanda Lembede | ENSafrica
DealMakers AFRICA Q1 2023
The growing role for development finance institutions
by Johann Piek | PSG Capital
1 June 2023
DealMakers AFRICA Q1 2023
The resilient rise of African fintech
by Ashlin Perumall | Baker McKenzie, Johannesburg
25 May 2023
DealMakers Q1 2023
Takeovers: Don't shout it from the rooftops, please
by Brian Jennings and Keagan Hyslop | Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr
DealMakers AFRICA Q1 2023
The resilient rise of African fintech
by Ashlin Perumall | Baker McKenzie, Johannesburg
18 May 2023
DealMakers Q1 2023
Down but not out: SA M&A to tread water until year end
by Matthew Eb and Itumeleng Molefe | RMB Corporate Finance
11 May 2023
DealMakers Q1 2023
The sale of business interests
by Angelique Stronkhorst and Bobby Wessels | AJM Tax
20 April 2023
DealMakers AFRICA 2022 Annual
Competition law developments in Africa
by Lesley Morphet | Fasken
20 April 2023
DealMakers 2022 Annual | Catalyst
AIIM targets NOA to overcome flood of load shedding inaction
by Michael Avery
DealMakers AFRICA 2022 Annual
United States and Africa: Building strong partnerships
by James P O’Brien | Baker McKenzie
13 April 2023
DealMakers 2022 Annual
What constitutes financial assistance for purposes of section 45?
by Thandiwe Nhlapho and Brian Jennings | Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr
DealMakers AFRICA 2022 Annual
Infrastructure development: the catalyst to unlock growth on the African continent?
by Siyabonga Shandu, PSG Capital
5 April 2023
DealMakers 2022 Annual | Catalyst
The role of DFIs in the future of Private Equity in Africa
by Michael Avery
DealMakers AFRICA 2022 Annual
The African Exchanges Linkage Project: A Viable Solution to Boost Liquidity Levels in African Stock Markets?
by Dimitri Cavvadas and Obakeng Phatshwane, Fasken
30 March 2023
DealMakers 2022 Annual | Catalyst
The sun will continue to shine on private equity in Africa
by Lydia Shadrach-Razzino, Baker McKenzie
23 March 2023
DealMakers 2022 Annual
Can donations be used as a mechanism to avoid the solvency and liquidity test?
by Tevin Ramalu and Leonard Bilchitz, ENSafrica
9 March 2023
2 March 2023
DealMakers 2022 Annual
JSE takes another step towards amending the Listings Requirements
by Madelein van der Walt and Nasrin Kharsany, Webber Wentzel
16 February 2023
DealMakers Q3 2022
Competition Regulation as a tool for ownership transformation
by Richard Bryce, Bowmans
9 February 2023
DealMakers Q3 2022
ESG reporting begins with honest and verifiable statements
by Paula-Ann Novotny, Jaqui Pinto and Chandni Gopal, Webber Wentzel
2 February 2023
DealMakers Q3 2022
Harness opportunities: ESG considerations at the forefront of M&A transactions
by Roxanna Valayathum and Shanna Eeson, Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr
14 December 2022
DealMakers Q3 2022
Corporate governance considerations for Boards of Directors overseeing entities outside of South Africa
by Janke Strydom and Jacques Marais, Fasken
DealMakers AFRICA Q3 2022
Food for thought: safes and regulatory aspects
by Njeri Wagacha and Rizichi Kashero-Ondego, CDH Kenya
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DealMakers Q3 2022 | Renewable Energy Feature
Appropriate regulation is needed to help address SA’s power crisis
by Mzukisi Kota and Jason Van Der Poel, Webber Wentzel
Read here
8 December 2022
DealMakers Q3 2022
Common issues to consider when purchasing a business
by Jaco Meyer and Haafizah Khota, Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr
DealMakers AFRICA Q3 2022
Trends in African energy and tech investments
by Khaya Hlophe-Kunene, PSG Capital
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DealMakers Q3 2022 | Renewable Energy Feature
Africa’s Energy Transition - seismic shifts create new opportunities
by Edmund Higenbottam and Dusan Bozic, Verdant Capital
Read here
1 December 2022
DealMakers Q3 2022
Competition Commission aims to capture more notifiable mergers
by Daryl Dingley and Elisha Bhugwandeen, Webber Wentzel
DealMakers AFRICA Q3 2022
Is it time to have a Kenya-Mauritius double taxation agreement in force?
by Alex Kanyi, Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr
DealMakers Q3 2022 | Renewable Energy Feature
Investing in Africa energy - the carbon conundrum
by Kenny Fihla, Standard Bank
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24 November 2022
DealMakers Q3 2022
What’s happened to the (new) companies amendment bill?
by Anthea Eleftheriadis and Tevin Ramalu, ENSafrica
DealMakers AFRICA Q3 2022
Welcome to the age of African start-ups
by James Moody, PSG Capital
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DealMakers Q3 2022 | Renewable Energy Feature
Facilitating a new generation of renewable energy
By Amber Bolleurs, Pranisha Sahadeo and Sindisiwe Mosoeu, RMB
17 November 2022
10 November 2022
DealMakers Q3 2022
The business case for producing biofuel from sugar cane in SA
by Aimee te Riele, Nedbank CIB
13 October 2022
DealMakers Q2 2022
Legal considerations relating to electronic meetings
by Ziningi Hlophe, Tebogo Moloko and Lwazi Mthembu, Webber Wentzel
6 October 2022
DealMakers Q2 2022
Minority shareholders’ appraisal rights
by Johan Coertze and Giscard Kotelo, Fasken
15 September 2022
DealMakers Q2 2022
Consolidated, Amended and Restated Agreements
by Gabi Mailula, ENSafrica
8 September 2022
DealMakers Q2 2022
The impact of macroeconomic volatility on M&A activity in 2022
by Deshan Pillay, Nedbank CIB
2 September 2022
DealMakers Q2 2022
ESG matters need a co-ordinated and practical approach
by Nomsa Mbere and Safiyya Patel, Webber Wentzel
DealMakers AFRICA Q2 2022
Is being “Exit ready” more important than ever?
by Graham Stokoe, EY
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25 August 2022
DealMakers Q2 2022
Is the B-BBEE Commission overstepping its powers?
by Evon Jeewan, Bravura
18 August 2022
11 August 2022
DealMakers Q2 2022
Lessons learnt from dealmaking during COVID-19
by Justine Krige, Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr
21 July 2022
DealMakers Q1 2022
Navigating competition law compliance in dual distribution relationships
by Neil Mackenzie and Hadassah Laing, Fasken
14 July 2022
DealMakers Q1 2022
A scheme of arrangement proposed to holders of a class of shares – shareholders’ approval rights
by Julius Oosthuizen, Prince Mathibela and Olwethuthando Ndlovu | ENSafrica
7 July 2022
Catalyst Q1 2022
Stemming the JSE delisting deluge starts with de-institutionalising SA’s public market
by Paul Miller | AmaranthCX
30 June 2022
DealMakers Q1 2022
Merger control in South Africa after Burger King
by Daryl Dingley and Elisha Bhugwandeen, Webber Wentzel
23 June 2022
16 June 2022
DealMakers Q1 2022
Corporate Income Tax: A bittersweet reduction
by Lance Collop, Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr
9 June 2022
DealMakers Q1 2022
Proposed national security considerations may complicate foreign investments into South Africa
by Ziyanda Ntshona, Burton Phillips and Lwazi Mthembu | Webber Wentzel
2 June 2022
DealMakers Q1 2022
When unplanned for events can trump a share sale deal
by Bobby Wessels | AJM
26 May 2022
19 May 2022
