JEREMY SAMPSON: Rands for brands in M&A
Expect intangibles like brands to be a far greater component of M&A deals. And remember the cautionary tale of Rolls-Royce
16 July 2020 - 05:00
Mergers and acquisitions (M&As) are happy hunting grounds for lawyers and accountants. With the increasing number of distressed companies due to Covid-19 and the economic recession, opportunities are increasing by the day.
Add to this the weakness of the rand, and overseas investors, awash with cash, must be watching with heightened interest...
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