Opinion: 4 key steps to crafting an ESOP that strengthens your SA investment pitch

by Tiisetso Masimula | Apr 9, 2025 | Employee Ownership (ESOP)

Opinion: 4 key steps to crafting an ESOP that strengthens your SA investment pitch The South African Competition Commission’s revision of its public interest guidelines has increased the importance of local ownership in companies that attract foreign investment....

Employee ownership structure can help pave way for M&A approval

by Tiisetso Masimula | Oct 31, 2024 | Employee Ownership (ESOP)

Employee ownership structure can help pave way for M&A approval Giving staff a stake in a firm can create a more inclusive economy and reduce income inequality – read the Business Day article here. Large multinational transactions that need approval from...

BEE Ownership & Competition Commission: Public Interest Considerations

by Tiisetso Masimula | Jul 6, 2024 | BEE Ownership

BEE Ownership & Competition Commission: Public Interest Considerations Investing in South Africa as a Multinational For many multinational companies, investing in South Africa can challenge even the most experienced international teams in novel ways. Specifically,...

ESOPs and the Competition Commission’s Public Interest Considerations

by Tiisetso Masimula | Oct 23, 2023 | ESOP Knowledge Hub

ESOPs and the Competition Commission’s Public Interest Considerations Large multinational transactions that require Competition Commission approval can benefit greatly from the inclusion of Employee Share Ownership Plans (“ESOPs”), which can serve to address the...

What public interest had to do with the Burger King acquisition controversy

by Tiisetso Masimula | Aug 19, 2021 | Public Interest

What public interest had to do with the Burger King acquisition controversy The recent decision of the Competition Commission to block the proposed acquisition of Burger King in South Africa by a US-based private equity firm has sparked intense debate in South Africa,...