Comprehensive Corporate Advisory and Transaction Sponsor services for JSE-listed entities. From strategic deal-making for our existing clients to providing specialised Independent Sponsor services for specific corporate actions, we deliver the insight and compliance oversight necessary for transactional success.
Corporate Advisor and Transaction Sponsor
Circulars & Documentation
Precision in Regulatory Drafting
We manage the end-to-end drafting and submission of all Circulars and regulatory announcements. Our team handles the technical intricacies of the JSE and Takeover Regulation Panel (TRP) requirements to secure formal approvals. By ensuring every document is technically sound, we facilitate a seamless execution for your corporate actions.
Independent Board Advisory
Expert Fiduciary Guidance
We provide specialised counsel to Independent Boards on their duties and responsibilities under the Companies Act and Takeover Regulations. Our team assists in the formation of these boards and offers pragmatic advice throughout complex offer periods.
Regulatory Liaison & Rulings
Strategic Compliance Solutions
We act as the primary interface between your company and key regulators. Our specialists manage the preparation of complex ruling requests and dispensation submissions to ensure your transaction stays on track. We simplify the regulatory landscape, providing the foresight needed to overcome technical hurdles efficiently.
Recent Transactions
is pleased to be the secondary listing advisor to
R211 Million
is pleased to be the de-spacing advisor to
R845 Million
is pleased to be the SPAC listing advisor to
R75 Million
advised
on acquisition of property from
R90.2 Million
advised
on the capital commitment facility comprising a specific issue of shares and warrants
R500 Million
advised
on acquiring the remaining equity in
R3.4 Billion
is pleased to be the JSE delisting advisor to
R864 Million
is pleased to be the JSE delisting advisor to
R375 Million
advised
on the sale to
R121 Million
advised
on the majority sale to
R613 Million
advised
on the 36% equity sale to
R697 Million
advised
on the 89% equity sale to
R231 Million
advised
on 100% disposal of
R750 Million
Watch this informative video as we delve into the complexities of share buybacks and highlight the critical role of appraisal rights in safeguarding shareholder interests.
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Ralph Patmore, Chairman, ARB Holdings.
Merchantec Capital was the appointed Corporate Advisor to the Independent Board of ARB Holdings (“ARB”) and the Transaction Sponsor when ARB received an offer by Masimong Electrical Holdings to acquire the entire issued share capital of ARB by way of a scheme of arrangement, and the subsequent Delisting of the Company.
In this video, Ralph discusses how seamless the process was because of the way in which the services were delivered to the Independent Board and because the independent board felt that the Merchantec team was trustworthy, approachable, and always available in addition to the technical capability of the team.
Craig Chambers, Chairmen, Adapt IT.
Merchantec Capital advised the Independent Board of Adapt IT when they received an unsolicited offer by a JSE Listed Company to acquire Adapt IT through a share swap mechanism, followed by an all cash offer by a Canadian Listed Company. As discussed by Craig this was a complicated process which required a deep technical understanding of the various regulations such as the Take-over Regulations, Companies Act and the JSE Listings Requirements. Merchantec Capital offered pragmatic advice and guided the Independent Board to the successful conclusion of the process.
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