Trust Merchantec to be your M&A Advisor

Merchantec Capital’s M&A track record exceeds 18 years and our capabilities and success are fostered in the deep technical transaction experience developed over nearly two decades.

We work with business owners and management teams, advising them through important transactions at each stage of the business life-cycle. Our tailor-made approach is based on a proven process and underpinned by our strong network base. Our advice is professional, independent and confidential.

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We’ve been named Africa Deal Maker of the year in Finance Monthly’s ‘Deal Maker of the Year Awards 2023’! This remarkable achievement celebrates our dedication and expertise in guiding our clients in M&A transactions.

Each year, the Finance Monthly Deal Maker Awards recognise the most impressive transactions in M&A, capital raising, corporate bonds, infrastructure, project finance, equities and restructuring. The Deal Maker Awards also celebrate excellence in M&A expertise in corporate, private equity, investment banking and legal fields.

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M&A Advisory Services

Sell-Side Mergers & Acquisitions

Our sell-side process is designed to attract the best offer in the shortest time possible, without having any adverse impact on the way you run your business.

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Sale Readiness Assessment

The Sale Readiness review is designed for business stakeholders that are considering an exit strategy but are unsure whether the business is ready for a sale at how to attract the best value.

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Deal Origination

By understanding a company’s growth strategy and using our extensive database and network we are able to partner with our clients to execute on the acquisition growth strategy.

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Deal Execution and Implementation

With proven deal execution and implementation experience, we, cognisant of the unique challenges which each individual transaction may present, offer bespoke, financial and tactical solutions to our clients.

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Cross Border M&A

With our partners from AICA we are able to identify strategic offshore buyers and targets as well as on the ground implementation of transactions in offshore territories

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Impact Investing Advisory

Impact investments are investments made to generate positive, measurable social and environmental returns along with commercial returns.

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Recent Deals

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RPC acquisition of Astrapak R1.08 billion

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Advised in various acquisitions including ITS, BIPS and AspiviaUnison

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SteinBuild acquisition of Hardware Warehouse R89 million

Merchantec Capital Italtile Acquisition Of Ceramic Industries Logo

Italtile acquisition of remaining equity in Ceramic R3.4 billion

Merchantec Capital Elb In Acquisition Of-B-W-Logo

ELB Group acquisition of B&W R77 million

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Adcorp Holdings Acquisition of Paracon R622 million

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Master Plastics Listings R235 million

Merchantec Capital Adcorp In Acquisition Of Kelly Group Logo

Adcorp Holdings Acquisition of Kelly Group R250 million

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Conduit Capital acquisition of Midbrook Lane $12.93 million

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Conduit Capital acquisition of Snowball Wealth $35.85 million

Merchantec Capital Mb Technologies In Aquisition Of Secure Data Africa Logo

MB Tech acquisition of majority stake in SecureData R86.3 million

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Micromega Holdings Disposal of Nosa R750 million

Testimonials

From start to finish, Merchantec Capital demonstrated unparalleled professionalism, strategic insight, and attention to detail. Their expert guidance ensured that every aspect of my transaction was handled efficiently and smoothly, allowing me and my family to secure the best possible outcome.
Special thanks to Merchantec Capital, whose deep industry knowledge and clear communication kept us informed and confident throughout the entire process. Their ability to anticipate challenges and negotiate effectively made a significant difference. We couldn’t be more satisfied with the outcome and highly recommend Merchantec Capital to anyone seeking top-tier advisory services in selling their business.

Morne van der MerweShareholder of Innovative Shared Services

If I had entered a sale process alone, I would not have managed to get the deal that Merchantec Capital structured for me. Their guidance through the different stages of the process was imperative to getting the deal done. From a seller’s perspective, the process before Merchantec’s involvement had been disappointing as potential acquirers lacked a desirable expectation of value and our strategic focus was not aligned. It took an experienced dealmaker like Merchantec to bring a viable and profitable deal to the table.

Deon SnymanFounder and CEO of Meat Matrix Software Proprietary Limited

We had the pleasure of working with Merchantec Capital to navigate the complex process of the sale of our company. Merchantec Capital went beyond the scope of their mandate to implement this transaction and exceeded all our expectations to ensure that our goals were realised. Throughout the entire process Merchantec Capital demonstrated utmost professionalism, dedication, and strategic thinking. I would highly recommend Merchantec Capital for any corporate advisory endeavour and would welcome the opportunity to work with the team in the future.

Stephen CorriganCEO of Palladium Business Solutions

Proud AICA Member

As the only member of the Alliance of International Corporate Advisors AICA in Africa, we have access to a wide network of professional advisors with cross-border experience and deep local networks.

Merchantec Capital’s M&A Team has been ranked in the Top 10 by Dealmakers for Q1 2022, proving we are among the best to guide you and your company.

Our inclusion in this prestigious publication confirms our commitment to providing expert advice and we would like to thank all our clients for their continued trust – we look forward to guiding our clients to further success in 2023.

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