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The PIC-backed R2.26bn buyout of Balwin Properties was overdue. Its long-cycle model was never well matched to public-market expectations…
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Accept the WeBuyRMH bid, says independent board
The RMH circular is out, and an independent board is urging shareholders to accept the offer…
Why global law firms keep quitting South Africa
Has South Africa become a failed proposition for international law firms?…
Achtung! Why the market’s not cheering Mr Price’s NKD punt
Analysts remain dubious that Mr Price can magic growth out of its German acquisition after years of poor performance …
De Beers sale gets cheaper, though not easier
A consortium led by former CEO Gareth Penny has been tipped as the frontrunner to buy diamond miner De Beers…
We want RMH – but not without a fight
Minority investors holding 22% of RMH shares say they will not sell to Atterbury’s Louis van der Watt and the WeBuyCars founders at 47c a share…
Anglo American’s maple leaf temptations
Will Anglo American settle its corporate identity crisis by becoming Canadian?…
Anglo’s diamond migraine
The state of the market and specialist nature of the business make sale of the diamond producer more difficult…
Why do offshore expansions keep failing?
The number of failed foreign ventures is legion. So why do successful local businesses keep going offshore?…
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