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M&A
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The holding company discount
The holding company wrapper has a natural lifespan; when its purpose is no longer served, structural change is the rational response.
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The invisible merger
A transaction may fall below the new mandatory notification thresholds, but that does not necessarily mean it falls below the Commission’s radar.
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The effect of ESOPs on the Competition Commission of SA’s transformation goals
Evolving expectations created from consultations will inevitably have some practical challenges in their implementation.
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Why your dispute resolution clause is as critical as the deal itself
A commercial agreement is only as strong as its ability to survive a dispute
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African M&A Analysis H1 2026 (excluding South Africa)
Africa’s deal market shows resilience amid a more cautious investment climate
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Save the hostilities for Christmas dinner
The difficulties with hostile takeovers in South Africa
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The Great Simplification
Today, investors are increasingly wary of businesses that are too diversified.

