Thursday, June 25, 2026

The Finance Ghost

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).

Disclosure obligations in the context of cross-border directorships

The consequences of failing to do so are far-reaching – not only for directors themselves but also for matters considered by the board of a company.

The rise of the African secondaries market

The gap between the appetite for liquidity and the availability of traditional exit routes has become a structural feature of the ecosystem.

New Investec structured product helps investors maintain tech exposure with downside protection

Strong earnings in the tech sector have driven the Nasdaq to new highs recently. But with concerns about high valuations, investors are looking for ways to participate in the sector while protecting their downside. The Investec Nasdaq 100 Geared Growth structured product could address those needs, as explained by Brian McMillan in this piece.

Ghost Bites (Anglo American | Growthpoint | Nedbank | Optasia | Primary Health Properties | Schroder European Real Estate)

Growthpoint wants quality, not quantity. Nedbank's performance looks decent. Anglo American has unlocked important copper synergies. Optasia, Primary Health Properties and Schroder European Real Estate delivered important corporate updates.

Ghost Bites (Attacq | FirstRand | Grindrod | Labat Africa | Sibanye-Stillwater | Vunani)

Pre-close updates came through from Attacq, FirstRand and Grindrod. Sibanye-Stillwater's Capital Markets Day is an important source of information on the strategy. Vunani has swung into profitability. Labat Africa has promised an investor roadshow - and they are paying a dividend!

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