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Thursday, February 27, 2025

The Finance Ghost

Who’s doing what this week in the South African M&A space?

Weekly summary of Merger & Acquisition activity by South African companies

Weekly corporate finance activity by SA exchange-listed companies

Weekly summary of corporate finance activity by South African exchange listed companies

Who’s doing what in the African M&A and debt financing space?

Weekly summary of all M&A, financial and debt market activity from across Africa (excluding South Africa)

Artificial intelligence and open-source considerations in M&A

AI and open-source software have become critical components of modern business, making their evaluation a key aspect of M&A transactions

Looking ahead: private equity trends in 2025

There is notable optimism among local PE firms compared with their global counterparts in relation to exit activity.

GHOST BITES (AB InBev | AECI | Barloworld | Bidcorp | Hammerson | Momentum | Oceana)

Barloworld shareholders shunned the scheme. Alcohol volumes still dropping at AB InBev. AECI hopes to have turned the corner. Bidcorp and Momentum released strong numbers. Hammerson and Oceana had recent struggles.

Barloworld: standby offer triggered following scheme of arrangement vote

As a result of the resolutions not being passed by the requisite majority of Barloworld Ordinary shareholders present and entitled to vote, the Standby Offer has been triggered. This Barloworld statement sets out the details of the offer, the way forward and a response by the board to governance concerns in the market.

GHOST BITES (African Rainbow Minerals | Anglo American | Curro | Grindrod | NEPI Rockcastle | Redefine)

African Rainbow Minerals is a victim of the cycle. Anglo American has locked in a long-term deal with the Botswana government for De Beers. Curro is struggling to fill its schools. Grindrod, NEPI Rockcastle and Redefine all delivered financial updates.

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