Mining ESOP, ESD Fund and BEE Ownership Advisory
Transcend Capital specialises in implementing Employee Share Ownership Plans (ESOPs), BEE transactions, and ESD Funds for SA’s largest mining companies and mining suppliers. We also provide advisory on optimising DTIC BEE Ownership.
Our Mining Clients
Transcend Capital has designed and implemented Employee Share Ownership Plans (ESOPs) for South Africa’s largest mining houses. We are a full-service corporate finance firm specialising in ESOP implementation.
We build and design ESOPs that align employees and employer companies
We share best practice ESOP design across industries
We evaluate multiple structures to ensure that the solution delivers on strategic objectives
We structure for tax, accounting and legal compliance
Our schemes are designed for volatile mining cycles
We help create a real sense of ownership

ESD Fund Set Up

Understanding ESD Funds

Co-create impactful ESD strategies with our clients

Designing and implementing a BEE, IFRS, tax and legal structure to deliver the desired impact

Running an RFQ to guarantee the best use of both internal and external implementation partners
BEE Ownership and ESOP Advice for Mining Suppliers
At Transcend Capital, we leverage our in-depth experience of implementing BEE ownership structures for South Africa’s largest mining houses and suppliers to design optimal solutions. Our services include:
Evaluating Existing BEE Ownership
Assessing current ownership structures to ensure they meet regulatory requirements and strategic goals.
Designing Feasibility of New Structures
Creating and evaluating new BEE ownership models that align with your business objectives.
Implementing ESOPs and Broad-Based Schemes
Establishing employee share ownership plans and broad-based BEE schemes tailored to your needs.
Strategic Alignment
Linking BEE ownership strategies to your clients’ strategic objectives for cohesive and effective implementation.
Full Turnkey Implementation
Providing end-to-end services from initial assessment and design to final execution, ensuring seamless and successful implementation.

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Insights
10 compelling reasons for Employee Ownership
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Understanding BEE Ownership: Your Top Questions Answered
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Trade tensions: Can employee ownership schemes create common ground?
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