SAVCA Newsletter Feature: Q&A with Rockwood Private Equity

August 18, 2016

Rockwood Private Equity recently announced the R4.1bn sale of plastics manufacturer Safripol Holdings by Rockwood Fund I, Thebe Investment Corporation and Safripol management to Top 100 JSE listed company KAP Industrial Holdings (“KAP”). SAVCA speaks to Rockwood Private Equity CEO Andrew Dewar (“AD”, pictured) about the exit. What was the rationale behind the timing of the Safripol exit?…

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Vacancy: Metier Analyst Programme

August 17, 2016

Metier Analyst Programme Metier is recruiting for its analyst programme which is designed as a one-to-two year opportunity where candidates with outstanding potential, but limited to no experience in investing or private equity, are mentored and developed. The programme is part of our succession planning, transformation and skills development strategy. The programme provides candidates with…

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PODCASTS: SAVCA-GIBS Foundation Programme in Private Equity | July 2016

July 28, 2016

Post-investment: Value addition and best practice – Siyabonga Nhlumayo: Medu Capital Private equity deal-making context in Southern Africa – Nthime Khoele: Bopa Moruo Current deal environment in African infrastructure – Ndabe Mkhize: Eskom Pension and Provident Fund Part 1: Looking across the private equity spectrum – Samantha Pokroy Part 2: Looking across the private equity…

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