Friday, August 1, 2025

DealMakers

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)

Gearing up towards China’s red-letter day?

By balancing risk with risk mitigation tools and capital protection, structured products linked to a broad index like the CSI 300 could offer both a protected pathway into the Chinese opportunity and strategic portfolio diversification. Investec takes you through their latest offering.

Ghost Bites (Accelerate Property Fund | AECI | Astoria | Brimstone | Glencore | Orion Minerals)

Glencore's production update shows a nasty drop in own sourced copper. AECI's turnaround is making good progress. Brimstone has been boosted by Sea Harvest. Accelerate Property Fund remains highly speculative. Orion Minerals released a quarterly report. Astoria is reducing its stake in OIH.

Ghost Bites (Boxer | Greencoat | Kumba Iron Ore | Shaftesbury)

Boxer's performance has accelerated despite negative food inflation. Kumba Iron Ore's self-help strategies are paying off. Shaftesbury is partying it up in London's West End. Greencoat wishes there was more wind.

Ghost Stories #68: Clarity on managing risk for traders and investors

Tinus Rautenbach from Clarity by Investec is passionate about the markets and the full spectrum of its participants, from traders through to long-term investors. Clarity caters to them all, with Tinus joining me to share useful tips and insights into how volatility should be managed by different types of equity enthusiasts.

A Perspective on Fair Value in the South African Bond Market

In South Africa’s financial ecosystem, the concept of “fair value” arises frequently, particularly when discussing corporate bonds. Yet, for many investors, the differences between fair value and mark-to-market pricing, and why this might matter, can be misunderstood. Ian Norden of Intengo Market unpacks this issue and its impact on the market.

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