Why Canada wants Anglo for itself
Analysts have scotched rumours that Anglo American will be forced to redomicile itself in Canada, though pressure from Ottawa is on…
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How Old Mutual’s new boss stitched up R1.87bn 10X takeover
After a listless decade, Old Mutual has ramped up its ambitions, big time…
Anglo’s trek to Vancouver underscores South Africa’s slide
A merger with Canadian miner Teck Resources will take Anglo American even further away from the country in which it was formed 108 years…
Tribunal green light for Barloworld, but Silchester is the sticking point
The Competition Tribunal’s blessing is the last regulatory hurdle for Dominic Sewela. But there’s the small matter of a big shareholder who wants more…
One last hurdle for Vodacom + Maziv
The Competition Appeal Court still has to sign off this four-year merger. But a new condition imposed could be a game-changer for future mega-deals…
Here’s the law that’s tying merger deals in knots
Vodacom’s failed Maziv merger isn’t just a story about competition policy – it’s about the law that’s slowing down deal approvals…
Is the Barloworld deal good to go?
The Barloworld deal has not only been processed speedily – it looks set to be approved without onerous conditions…
The Mpact-Caxton thaw is happening
Mpact and its biggest shareholder Caxton appear on better terms, but there's still no indication that a merger is on the cards…
Inside the tie-up of South Africa’s biggest asset managers
Ninety One and Sanlam are teaming up in a move that will effectively end any rivalry the two firms have enjoyed over the past…
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