Overview In May 2025, Hudaco Industries Limited (JSE:HDC) completed the acquisition of Isotec Group for a maximum consideration of R709 million, which is Hudaco’s largest acquisition so far. Merchantec Capital...
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Global Overview The illustrations below highlight recent publicly disclosed Global M&A activity within the Commercial and Professional Services industry over the last 5 years from 2020 to 2024. In line...
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South Africa's water scarcity challenges have long been a point of concern, and the No Drop Report 2023 shines a revealing spotlight on the state of water management across the...
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Global Overview The illustrations below highlight recent publicly disclosed Global M&A activity within the Industrials Capital Goods industry over the last 5 years from 2020 to 2024. From the highs...
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Valuing a business is a crucial step for any owner, whether you’re contemplating a sale, planning for succession, or assessing your company’s financial health. Despite its significance, many business owners...
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How to Value a Family-Owned Business for Succession Planning Succession planning for a family-owned business is more than a financial exercise — It’s an important step that can shape the...
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The recent 25 basis point interest rate cut by the South African Reserve Bank on 18 September 2024, coupled with a marginal decline in inflation to 4.4%, signals a shift...
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The Move from JIBAR to ZARONIA South Africa’s long-used short-term interest rate, the Johannesburg Interbank Agreed Rate (JIBAR), which has been the benchmark at which banks lend to each other,...
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Merchantec CEO Confidence Index Climbs by 7% in Q3 as CEOs Anticipate a GDP Growth Rate of 1.5% The Merchantec CEO Confidence Index has recorded a 7% increase in CEO...
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Merchantec CEO Confidence Upswings by 13% in Q2 2024 Amid Economic and Political Optimism in South Africa The Merchantec CEO Confidence Index recorded a 13% increase in CEO confidence, rising...
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80% of CEOs believe that the ANC’s support will fall below 50% In this quarter’s Merchantec CEO Confidence Index, CEOs were asked about their predictions on political developments: "Will the...
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The Microsoft Partner Ecosystem Microsoft leads in cloud services, integrating Azure with Teams, SharePoint, Dynamics, Power Apps, and Office, creating a comprehensive platform. Azure's growth, accounting for approximately 54% of...
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In a significant move that is poised to reshape corporate governance landscapes in South Africa, the Department of Trade and Industry has tabled amendments to the Companies Act, focusing on...
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Siya Kolisi's Leadership Shines Amidst a 6% Drop in CEO Confidence In this quarter’s Merchantec CEO Confidence Index, CEOs were asked to choose the individual they believe exhibit the most...
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Industry Outlook As the global capacity of renewable energy grows hastily in the effort to decarbonize power generation to meet net-zero targets. Acquisitions for renewables have been rising substantially and...
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Industry Outlook In reference to the below illustrations of the recent publicly known global M&A Activity within the Logistics industry from 2018 to H1 2023. Logistics contribution to overall industrial...
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Investor group led by the Aga Khan fund acquired SEACOM Ltd for R9.2 Billion
Industry Outlook The Business Services industry is a dynamic and ever-evolving sector, influenced by economic shifts, technological innovations, and changing consumer preferences. From the resurgence following post-pandemic uncertainties to the...
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Over Half of South African CEOs Express Doubts About BRICS Benefits, Reveals CCI Q3 Questionnaire Merchantec CEO Confidence Index increased 10% while Basic Resources experienced a 24% decline This quarter’s...
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Industry Outlook In reference to the below illustration of the recent publicly known global M&A Activity within the overall Food and Beverage industry. Despite the combined constraints of trade sanctions,...
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