As aging owners of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) retire, many are discovering their children aren’t interested in taking over.

Transaction advice centres on how companies are transacted in. It can often be the difference in successfully concluding your business sale.

Strategic unbundling can unlock value for companies willing to carefully execute a transaction focussed approach.

Treasury withdraws s8E hybrid-equity proposal (Sep 3). Take: This is a pause, not a pivot. Assume a principles-based, IFRS-anchored test returns after consultation—so start repricing prefs vs debt now. Stress test gross-ups and redemption covenants before year-end IC packs go out.

In some jurisdictions internal transactions are non-notifiable, BUT the South African Competition Appeal Court has taken a broader view affirming that a merger can occur even if the ultimate control of the group remains unchanged.

Corporate Acquisitions can make or break a company.

Preparing to sell your business is the most important thing you can do when looking to realise value in your company.

Shareholder appraisal rights under Section 114 of the Companies Act are necessary when making an offer to shareholders