2008 South Africa M&A Transactions

Hirt & Carter (Pty) Ltd. manages in the origination, production and distribution of printed material. it offers print services, including digital, lithographic, and silkscreen printing services.

UHC Communications (Proprietary) Ltd.
Company
Diversified
Durban, South Africa

BTE Renewables is a clean and renewable energy company develops, acquires, owns and operates waste to energy, renewable energy, and energy efficiency projects in the sub-utility range of approximately 5-100MW. These include Golden Valley, a 123MW wind project in the Eastern Cape; Excelsior, a 33MW wind project in the Western Cape; Aggeneys, a 46MW solar project in the Northern Cape; Konkoonsies II an 86MW solar project in the Northern Cape and a 4MW biogas facility. BTE Renewables was founded in 2003 and is based in Fourways, South Africa.

Denham Capital
Investor
Private Equity Firm
Boston, Massachusetts
www.denhamcapital.com

KreditInform operates one of the most comprehensive and up-to-date commercial information databases in South Africa. KreditInform maintains proprietary and public data on all registered companies in South Africa, including debtor records, payment histories, financial information, directorships, shareholding relationships and other commercial credit information, with records extending back over 25 years. KreditInform provides commercial information and solutions to over 2,000 customers in South Africa, including Nedbank, Standard Bank of South Africa, ABSA and FNB, helping companies to extend credit, monitor credit risk and assisting with collections strategies.

Experian
Company
Information Services
Dublin, Ireland
www.experianplc.com

EnviroServ provides its customers with total service solutions and environmental peace of mind, whilst raising the standards in environmental stewardship. EnviroServ was established in 1945 and is based in Germiston, South Africa.

Rockwood Private Equity
Investor
Private Equity Firm
Gauteng, South Africa
www.rockwoodpe.co.za

South African Roll Company (Pty) Ltd. (SARCO) is a manufacturer and supplier of mill rolls and rings. SARCO is based in Gauteng, South Africa.

Medu Capital
Investor
Private Equity Firm
Johannesburg, South Africa
www.meducapital.co.za

United Foundries, Inc.
Company
Metals/Mining
Canton, Ohio

Tourvest Group owns a range of tourism-focused businesses, including corporate travel agents, leisure travel agents, foreign exchange outlets, retail stores at key tourist sites, on-board duty-free operations, tour operators, hotels and restaurants. The group boasts several prominent brands, including American Express Foreign Exchange, American Express Travel Services, Seekers Travel, Indaba Curios and Out of Africa. Tourvest Group was founded in 1997 and is based in Hougton, South Africa.

Old Mutual Private Equity
Investor
Corporate Investor
Johannesburg, South Africa
www.oldmutualalternatives.com/our-capabilities/private-equity/

Harvey Roofing Products (Pty) Ltd. is a manufacturer and marketer of lightweight steel roofing products.

Macsteel Service Centres SA (Pty) Ltd.
Company
Metals/Mining
Boksburg, South Africa
www.macsteel.co.za

CQS is a highly differentiated distributor, has a large, blue chip client base whose customers range from audit and financial professionals to listed companies and government bodies. The CQS client footprint extends up into Africa and includes Kenya, Nigeria, Namibia, Botswana, Malawi, Tanzania, Zambia and Uganda. CQS’s solutions include CaseWare® - a leading supplier of software solutions to accountants and auditors worldwide and ACL®, the leading global provider of data analytics and continuous monitoring software.

Ethos Private Equity
Investor
Private Equity Firm
Illovo, South Africa
www.ethos.co.za

ACTOM is the largest manufacturer, solution provider, repairer, maintainer, and distributor of electro-mechanical equipment in Africa, offering a winning and balanced combination of manufacturing, service, repairs, maintenance, projects, and distribution through its 33 outlets throughout Sub-Saharan Africa.

Actis Capital
Investor
Private Equity Firm
London, United Kingdom
www.act.is

Old Mutual Private Equity
Investor
Corporate Investor
Johannesburg, South Africa
www.oldmutualalternatives.com/our-capabilities/private-equity/

Le-Sel Research is a contract manufacturer of cosmetic and personal care products. The company’s product range includes cosmetic creams, liquid soaps, shampoos, ethnic hair care products, aerosols, and household cleaning products. Its key clients include the major local and international personal care brand owners, and leading local retailers. Le-Sel Research is based in Gauteng, South Africa.

Trinitas Private Equity
Investor
Private Equity Firm
Johannesburg, South Africa
www.trinitaspe.co.za

Blue Financial Services Limited (Blue or the Group) is a leading micro-finance institution (MFI) in 12 African countries. The Group offers ethical and innovative financial services to formally employed, but underbanked and underserved employees. Blue is listed on the JSE Limited AltX in South Africa and the Botswana Stock Exchange.

Emerging Capital Partners LLC
Investor
Growth Capital Firm
Washington, District of Columbia
www.ecpinvestments.com

The New Reclamation Group (Pty) Ltd (“Reclam Group”) is a dynamic company managed by hands-on entrepreneurs using new technology and methods through its over 70 facilities, pioneering the way to a total recycling and waste management service.

Capitalworks Investment Partners
Investor
Asset Manager
Sandton, South Africa
www.capitalworksip.com

Old Mutual Private Equity
Investor
Corporate Investor
Johannesburg, South Africa
www.oldmutualalternatives.com/our-capabilities/private-equity/

Power Technologies (Pty) Ltd. - Yelland Control is a provider of electrical equipment in south Africa.

Power Technologies (Pty) Ltd.
Company
Technology Hardware

Power Technologies (Pty) Ltd.
Company
Technology Hardware

House of Busby is an Enterprise value - R1,319 bn .Ideally positioned for the aspirant emerging black middle class and to benefit from the international trend towards brands. Has a Strong brand with a Strong management in the branded and niche South African and Australian retail market, coupled with exclusive distribution rights to these brands

Ethos Private Equity
Investor
Private Equity Firm
Illovo, South Africa
www.ethos.co.za

Devon Energy Corp. - Equatorial Guinea Assets consists of offshore oil field, located on Block B.

GEPetrol
Company
Oil/Gas Exploration
Malabo, Equatorial Guinea

Devon Energy
Company
Oil/Gas Exploration
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
www.devonenergy.com

Siloxane is a chemical distributor active within the plastics and polymers sectors.

IMCD
Company
Chemicals
Rotterdam, Netherlands
www.imcdgroup.com