The following are those deals shortlisted for the Private Equity Deal of the Year 2022. The DealMakers Independent Panel have selected these transactions from the nominations submitted by the M&A industry advisers. They are, in no particular order:
Exit by Rockwood Private Equity of EnviroServ to SUEZ SA, Royal Bafokeng Holdings and African Infrastructure Investment Managers
The waste treatment and disposal company with facilities across South Africa, Mozambique and Uganda was acquired in October by a consortium comprising SUEZ SA (51%), Royal Bafokeng Holdings (24.5%) and African Infrastructure Investment Managers (24.5%) in an exit led by Rockwood Private Equity. The transaction, one of the largest SA private equity exits in 2022, provides a strategic platform for its new shareholders and enables French utility Suez, to strengthen its position on the African continent while providing expertise and knowledge to the local waste management landscape.
Advisers to the deal were: Standard Bank, Rand Merchant Bank, Quercus Corporate Finance, Bowmans and Roodt.
Exit by Actis and Mainstream Renewable Power Africa of Lekela Power
The US$1,5 billion deal announced in July 2022 with the acquisition of Lekela Power’s assets in South Africa, Egypt and Senegal by Infinity Group and Africa Finance Corporation, represents Africa’s biggest Renewable Energy M&A deal with a combined installed generation capacity of 1.0GW and including a 1.8GW pipeline of greenfield projects. The platform was established in 2015 as part of a joint venture between Actis (60%) and Mainstream (40%). The planned exit reflects the successful culmination of the partnership which has seen Lekela become the continent’s largest pure-play renewable Independent Power Producer.
Advisers to the deal were: Citigroup Global Markets, Absa CIB, Cantor Fitzgerald, Webber Wentzel, Clifford Chance and Norton Rose Fulbright.
Exit by RMB Ventures Six and management of Studio 88 to Mr Price
The exit by RMB Ventures and current management of a 70% stake in Studio 88 for a total transaction value of R3,3 billion, marks for RMB Ventures, the end of a 9-year journey with the company. One which has seen exceptional growth, most of which has been organic growth funded by internally generated cashflows. For Mr Price, the acquisition represents an opportunity to expand into the aspirational value segment of the market.
Advisers to the deal were: Rand Merchant Bank, Investec Bank, Bowmans, Deloitte and Renmere Advisory.
The winner will be announced at the ANSARADA DealMakers Annual Awards on 21 February, 2023 at the Sandton Convention Centre.
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Sorry for the ignorance. But what exactly is ” Private Equity Deals”Thanks, Stuart
Private equity is an alternative investment class that invests in or acquires private companies that are not listed on a public stock exchange.