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 About Us

AC Corporate Transaction Services (AC) is a high-impact professional consulting firm serving medium to large companies. We provide Corporate Finance, Management Consulting and Transaction Advisory Services to clients across Africa, Europe and the Middle East. 


Our team is made up a diverse array of experts working together to enhance value. Each project delivers a bespoke, turn-key solution allowing clients to capitalise on opportunities and enhance value. 


By combining innovation with extensive experience we tailor solutions in the finance, legal, compliance or risk domain. Clients choose us when they undertake the following…
1.    A corporate transaction i.e. Merger, Acquisition, Business sale or capital raise. 
2.    A change in shareholding such a buy-out of minority or issue of shares to employees
3.    New investment (new branch / subsidiary / franchise / territory / product line)
4.    Business and organisational development 
5.    Organisational change. 


Trusted for our guidance and expertise, our integrity and values guide with whom we work and how we conduct ourselves. Our organisation is open, non-bureaucratic and trusted to provide exceptional service. 


@ AC we provide organisation, values and people to improve outcomes. 

Advice-led,

solution-geared,

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 Our engagements are purpose built around every client. This includes structuring the work around our clients’ unique requirements, budget and specific circumstances. 

Our approach

Our solutions bring a professional approach with an appreciation for the businessperson in challenging times. Whilst all businesses require sophisticated tools and techniques to grow their value, our approach also understands the unique business and people involved. 

 Our work ethic

 We possess the skills and experience to provide your organisation with the capacity to succeed. We utilise skills for your business as you require them. From strategy to business development, law and corporate finance, we bring a multifaceted set of solutions to your business.

Why us?

With decades of combined corporate, commercial and technical expertise we are high caliber team players working to grow your enterprise. 

Previous Transactions

With two decades of transaction experience, we have experience throughout the transaction process, from deal origination to deal completion.

2008 transctions
AC Client

Lead commercial, tax and financial due diligence obo of PE client for acquisition

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Deal Value: ZAR200m

2009 transactions
Client work

Property development for large hospitality projects across Africa.

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Deal Value: ZAR2bn

2010 transactions
AC Client

Acquisition of hospitality and agriculture assets from consortium of property developers.

Deal Value: ZAR250m

2014 work
AC Client

Acquisition of Software Development Firm in Johannesburg, South Africa

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Deal Value: ZAR100m

2015 transactions
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Acquisition of Technology and Logistics business in Sydney, Australia

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Deal Value: ZAR250m

2015 transaction
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Establishment of greenfield business in Mozambique.

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Deal Value: ZAR50m

2016 transactions
AC Client

Acquisition of equity stakes in four businesses and subsequent merger of such businesses.​

Deal Value: ZAR2.5bn

2017 transactions
AC Client

Capital raise transaction

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Deal Value: ZAR100m

2018 transactions
AC Client

Advised company founder on Management Buy-Out Transaction

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Deal Value: ZAR250m

2018 Client
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Independent advisor to Board on possible de-listing transaction

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Deal Value: ZAR500m

2019 transactions
AC Client

Fund raising for financial services start-up

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Deal Value: ZAR100m

2019 Client
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Sale of manufacturing and retail facility to consortium of Private Equity investors​

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Deal Value: ZAR300m

2017 Transactions
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Design, structure, implement share-based payment structure

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Deal Value: ZAR100m

2018 Transactions
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Expert opinion & valuation for a sale of shares between shareholders

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Deal Value: ZAR150m

2019 Transactions
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Advisor to Private Equity consortium on exit from Investment

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Deal Value: ZAR150m

2019 Transactions
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Lead advisor on strategic partner investment for BEE investment in mining company.

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Deal Value: ZAR2,5bn

2020 Transactions
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Valuation, structure and conclude agreements related to sale of company by Founder to Management via MBO​

Deal Value: ZAR200m

2020 Transactions
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Advised on Round 2 of start-up financing round.

 

Deal Value: ZAR200m

2021 Transactions
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Conclusion of transaction for existing management incentive structure.

 

Deal Value: ZAR120m

2022 Transactions
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Expert opinion & valuation for a sale of shares between shareholders

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Deal Value: ZAR25m

20222 Transactions
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Financial restructuring of existing transaction.

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Deal Value: ZAR150m

2023 Transactions
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Participation in buy side related to sale of business by consortium of Banks​

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Deal Value: ZAR1bn

2023 Transactions
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Mandated to lead sales process of family business

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Deal Value: ZAR200m

2023 Transactions
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Lead advisor on strategic partner investment

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Deal Value: ZAR50m

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