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The Ninety One SA Recovery Fund in association with Ethos Private Equity targets R10bn to help restore SA’s economic health

Ethos Media Release, 08 Jun 2020

Ethos announces strategic equity partnership with Brait

ETHOS MEDIA RELEASE, 27 Nov 2019

Ethos Private Equity (“Ethos”), one of South Africa’s leading alternative asset managers, together with Ethos Capital, the independent listed entity and investor in Ethos Pri [...]

Ethos concludes investment into South African analytics firm

Engineering News, 06 Aug 2019

Ethos Mid Market Fund concludes investment into market-leading South African analytics firm

Ethos media release, 06 Aug 2019

Significant investment made in TymeBank

10 Jun 2019

Tyme Bank receives R200mn investment boost from Ethos AI Fund

CNBC, 10 Jun 2019

The BevCo on Marathon Journey to Success

06 Jun 2019

Sale of Eaton Towers to ATC

30 May 2019

The Beverage Company: Choice at an Affordable Price

02 Apr 2019

Consortium confirms firm intention to acquire and delist Torre Industries

14 Nov 2018

Ethos launches AI Fund to focus on Digital Industrial Revolution

06 Nov 2018

Ethos achieves first investment and first close for new large buyout Fund

06 Nov 2018

Echo Service Provider expands its reach into 8 African countries following merger with Gondwana International Networks

18 Oct 2018

Ethos Mid Market Fund I invests into Gammatek

04 Oct 2018

Mandela Day: Ethos Staff Challenge

18 Jul 2018

Deputy Minister Mathale unveils The Twinsaver Group’s R500m tissue manufacturing facility

23 May 2018

Twinsaver CEO Garth Towell speaks on the R500m investment in Kliprivier

21 May 2018

Classic FM – Classic Business – Michael Avery interviews SAVCA CEO Tanya van Lill

18 Apr 2018

The Beverage Company accelerates growth and product range through SoftBev acquisition

09 Apr 2018

SOUTH AFRICA’S PRIVATE EQUITY SECTOR SHOULD EMBRACE, RATHER THAN FEAR DISRUPTION

Tanya van Lill, CEO SAVCA - The Blog, 09 Mar 2018

Ethos Mid Market Fund I invests into Echo

Ethos media release, 28 Feb 2018

Ethos Mid Market Fund I (‘EMMF I’), today announced the closing of a c.31% investment into South African-based corporate Internet Service Provider (‘ISP’), Echo. [...]

South Africa’s Private Equity Sector should Embrace, Rather Than Fear Disruption

09 Mar 2018

Private equity consortium invests into supplier of corporate and promotional apparel

Ethos media release, 09 Oct 2017

Kevro snapped up by private equity consortium

CNBC Africa, 10 Oct 2017

Business Venture’s buy-out of Waco gets the nod

Business Report, 16 Jan 2018

The plus points of PE

Financial Mail, 28 Sep 2017

As alternative assets go, private equity (PE) is proving a lot more successful than hedge funds.

RMI looks beyond insurance

Business Day, 20 Sep 2017

Rand Merchant Investment Holdings, which owns stakes in Discovery, MMI and Outsurance, continues to diversify beyond insurance, announcing on Tuesday the acquisition of a 30% stake [...]

Ethos eyes final close on mid-market fund

Private Equity International, 20 Sep 2017

South Africa-based Ethos Private Equity is looking to hold a final close on just over 2 billion rand ($151 million; €126 million) for its debut mid-market fund in the second half [...]

RMI & RIM invest behind Ethos’ alternative asset growth strategy

Ethos media release, 19 Sep 2017

Ethos Private Equity (‘Ethos’ or the ‘Firm’) is pleased to announce that it has reached agreement with RMI Investment Managers (‘RMI’) and Royal Investment Managers (� [...]

Africa special: Find a happy medium with Ethos Mezzanine

Private Equity International, 01 Sep 2017

Mezzanine finance provides investors with a less risky way to access sub-Saharan Africa and offers business owners a flexible alternative to diluting their equity holding, says Eth [...]

Local is lekker again for House of Busby

Business Times: Sunday Times, 02 Jul 2017

Most of the group's 21 brands are international, but CEO Mark Sardi says the group will not acquire any more licensing rights for international brands

How private equity offers big returns

Business Day, 29 Jun 2017

Survey shows investors pocketed R18.3bn, or a whopping 123.2%, more than in 2015.

Private equity continues to meet evolving market needs

FA News, 05 Jun 2017

The recent increased volatility in the global market has influenced an uptick in changes to the way many financial sectors operate - and private equity is no exclusion. Amid global [...]

SA lagging in women at level of executives

Business Day, 25 May 2017

The Gender Disparity in SA report shows that at 10% the percentage of female CEOs in SA is behind the global average of 12%.

EDITORIAL: Business still ignores women

Business Day, 25 May 2017

Women remain under-represented and the picture has changed very little.

Twinsaver Group accelerates growth streak through Sylko acquisition

Twinsaver Media Release, 03 May 2017

The Twinsaver Group (Twinsaver), manufacturer of branded tissue products in South Africa, has announced the acquisition of Sylko, a leading supplier of quality disposable and recyc [...]

Through its investment in The Beverage Company, Ethos Acquires South African Carbonated Drinks Business – Little Green Beverages

Ethos media release, 24 Apr 2017

Ethos Acquires South African Carbonated Drinks Business – Little Green Beverages

Ethos media release, 24 Apr 2017

Ethos confirms that Ethos Fund VI has acquired a majority shareholding in Little Green Beverages (‘LGB’), in partnership with management and Nedbank Private Equity. [...]

ETHOS TARGETS $150MLN FOR MEZZANINE PARTNERS 3

Africa Capital Digest, 26 Feb 2017

South African investment firm Ethos has launched the capital raise for Ethos Mezzanine Partners 3, targeting $150 million at final close.

Ethos finds an Eazi margin of safety

DealMakers Gold Medal Issue 2016, 27 Feb 2017

Globally the importance of safety compliance in several high-risk industries is no longer in question. Numerous accident and incident investigations identify the lack of compliance [...]

Private equity in SA: fruitful partnerships

Daily News Bulletin, 27 Feb 2017

A key consensus in the private equity community is that significant scope exists for private equity and venture capital managers to partner with businesses for growth, expansion an [...]

Insights from Private Equity in Southern Africa Conference

Ventureburn, 23 Feb 2017

The Southern African Venture Capital and Private Equity Association (SAVCA) recently held the annual Private Equity in Southern Africa Conference. The event was centred around “F [...]

Twinsaver Group diversifies through acquisition of Validus Medical

Twinsaver Media Release, 16 Feb 2017

The Twinsaver Group (Twinsaver), manufacturer of branded tissue products in South Africa, today announced its acquisition of Validus Medical (Validus), a leading manufacturer of hy [...]

Born Free: Ethos Mid Market Fund I successfully closes first three investments

Ethos media release, 03 Feb 2017

Ethos Mid Market Fund I successfully closes first three investments.

Our Ethos | Our Impact | Our Future

Ethos media release, 13 Dec 2016

While Ethos' primary objective is to maximise stakeholder value by generating superior returns, we unequivocally recognise our role in the broader South African community. [...]

Ethos: Partnerships in PE define difference between success and failure

Africa Global Funds, 25 Nov 2016

Steadfast partnerships in African private equity often define the difference between success and failure, according to Ethos Private Equity.

First Close: Ethos Mid Market Fund I

Ethos media release, 21 Nov 2016

First close for Ethos Mid Market Fund I. This critical milestone means that we are now ‘open for business’ and able to deploy capital.

Minister Rob Davies Welcomes Investment and Expansion of Twinsaver Manufacturing Plant in Kliprivier

AllAfrica.com, 10 Oct 2016

Minister of Trade and Industry, Dr Rob Davies lauds the R 580 million investment made by local company Twinsaver, which has been operating in South Africa for over 60 years. [...]

The Changemakers

Private Equity International, 01 Sep 2016

More than 30 years after it was founded, Ethos Private Equity is still a pioneering force in the industry in South Africa. CEO Stuart MacKenzie discusses the firm’s latest endeav [...]

Twinsaver Group set to become largest tissue manufacturer in sub-Saharan Africa

Company Media Release, 25 Aug 2016

The Twinsaver Group (Twinsaver), manufacturer of branded tissue products in South Africa, has committed R580 million to the country’s local manufacturing sector; investing in sta [...]

Ethos Capital debuts on JSE following R1.8 billion oversubscribed private placement

Media Release, 05 Aug 2016

Offers investors long-term capital appreciation by investing, directly and indirectly, in a diversified portfolio of unlisted investments managed by Ethos Private Equity, the large [...]

EPE Capital Partners Limited – Results announcement

SENS, 01 Aug 2016

With reference to the pre-listing statement dated 18 July 2016 and the announcements released on SENS on 18 July 2016, regarding the offer for subscription by private placement by [...]

Ethos Private Equity

SAVCA : Newsletter, 29 Jul 2016

Ethos Private Equity made headlines this month with its announcement that it would be listing Ethos Capital Partners on the JSE. Interest in the listing of the permanent capital ra [...]

Listed private equity in Africa: a potential goldmine

Private Equity International, 22 Aug 2016

As well as turbo-charging various new fund launches, Ethos’s new listed vehicle could open an untapped seam of African capital.

ETHOS CAPITAL TO LIST SHARES ON JSE

Business Report, 20 Jul 2016

Ethos Private Equity (EPE) was intending to list Ethos Capital on the JSE next month with an intention to raise as much as R2 billion in a stock placement, it said yesterday. [...]

ETHOS HEADS TO THE JSE

Moneyweb, 19 Jul 2016

And brings investors more choice in alternative investment space. Thirty year old private equity company, Ethos, intends to list on the main board of the JSE in August. [...]

INVESTORS COMMIT R1BN TO ETHOS IPO

Business Day, 19 Jul 2016

A NUMBER of investors have already piled into Ethos Capital Partners’ initial public offering, committing R1.1bn ahead of its listing on the JSE.

ETHOS CAPITAL PARTNERS TO LIST, ALLOWING SHAREHOLDERS TO BUY AND SELL AT ANY POINT

Business Day, 18 Jul 2016

INVESTING in private equity ”” which offers returns much higher than those of conventional investments ”” will no longer remain the preserve of institutional and wealthy in [...]

ETHOS AIMS FOR R2BN FROM JSE LISTING

Sunday Times, 17 Jul 2016

Ethos Private Equity will list Ethos Capital on the JSE next month with the aim of raising R2-billion from the initial public offering.

ETHOS CAPITAL – INTENTION TO FLOAT ANNOUNCEMENT

Ethos Media Release, 18 Jul 2016

Ethos Capital announces its intention to float on the JSE Main Board

Ethos Capital to float on the JSE main board

CNBC Africa, 18 Jul 2016

ETHOS CONFIRMS PLANNED EXIT OF BRANDCORP TO BIDVEST GROUP

Ethos Media Release, 17 Jun 2016

Ethos confirms that following a competitive sales process it has entered into an agreement with The Bidvest Group Limited which, subject to the fulfillment of certain conditions pr [...]

EATON TOWERS ANNOUNCES SALE OF TOWER PORTFOLIO IN SOUTH AFRICA TO ATC SOUTH AFRICA

Eaton Towers Media Release, 01 Jun 2016

Eaton Towers Group, a leading independent African tower company announced today that it has signed a definitive agreement to sell its South African towers to ATC South Africa for a [...]

SA PRIVATE EQUITY RECORDS A DECADE OF MARKET OUTPERFORMANCE

SAVCA Media Release, 05 May 2016

The performance of this alternative asset class justifies its role in a diversified, institutional portfolio, says SAVCA.

THE STILL-LIMITED EXPOSURE TO PRIVATE EQUITY A MISSED OPPORTUNITY FOR SOUTHERN AFRICAN PENSION FUNDS

SAVCA Media Release, 19 Apr 2016

A recently released survey report by the Southern African Venture Capital and Private Equity Association (SAVCA), titled New Frontiers, has established that the allocation by pensi [...]

PRIVATE EQUITY ROUTE VS JSE

African Independant - Business, 04 Mar 2016

The Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) remains the largest and undisputed gateway for investors seeking to capitalise on the growing consumer market and mineral resources’ endowme [...]

SAVCA COMMENTS ON SOUTH AFRICA’S BUDGET 2016

SAVCA Media Release, 25 Feb 2016

Budget speech commentary by the Southern African Venture Capital and Private Equity Association (SAVCA)

PRIVATE EQUITY IN SOUTHERN AFRICA: DEALING IN ABUNDANCE

FA News, 17 Feb 2016

Private equity in Southern Africa experienced steady deal flow and exit activity in 2015 and, with a number of private equity houses having announced successful fundraising program [...]

EMPEA APPOINTS ANDRÉ ROUX AS SENIOR ADVISOR AND AFRICA COUNCIL CHAIR

EMPEA Media Release, 10 Feb 2016

EMPEA, the global industry association for private capital in emerging markets, announces today that it has appointed André Roux to serve as a Senior Advisor to the organization a [...]

Private equity investors continue to add value in Africa

CNBC Africa, 05 Feb 2016

ETHOS EXITS CQS TO JSE-LISTED ADAPT IT

Ethos Media Release, 26 Jan 2016

Ethos, a leading South African private equity investor, has announced the sale of its investment in leading, niche technology company, CQS Investment Holdings (CQS) to JSE-listed A [...]

ETHOS ACQUIRES MAJORITY STAKE IN THE EAZI GROUP

Ethos Media Release, 25 Jan 2016

Ethos, a leading South African private equity investor, today announced an investment into The Eazi Group, Africa’s market leader in the rental, sale and servicing of work-at-hei [...]

Ethos of South Africa Adds AutoZone Stake in Private Equity Deal

Bloomberg, 21 Jan 2016

Ethos Private Equity Ltd. bought a controlling stake in South African closely held automotive-parts retailer AutoZone, the fourth investment through its 7.9 billion rand ($682 mill [...]

Video: Private equity industry in SA

CNBC, 13 Jan 2016

he South African private equity industry has delivered healthy returns for investors, according to the Southern African Venture Capital and Private Equity Association. CEO, Erika v [...]

ETHOS SELLS OUT OF TRANSACTION CAPITAL AT NEW HIGH

Global Capital, 08 Dec 2015

Ethos Private Equity launched today the sale of its last shares in Transaction Capital, the Johannesburg-listed commercial finance company, as an accelerated bookbuild. [...]

ALTERNATIVE ASSETS – HEALTHY PERFORMANCE

Today's Trustee, 26 Nov 2015

Now a well-developed and sophisticated industry, Erika van der Merwe* believes that private equity provides rewarding returns for a range of investors and benefits for the broader [...]

SA TAXI PLANS TO BUILD ITS OWN PANEL BEATER

Moneyweb, 24 Nov 2015

With plans to build the largest panel beater in South Africa and enter the metred taxi environment, taxi financier Transaction Capital says its defensive businesses are well positi [...]

WACO – POSTPONEMENT OF PRIVATE PLACEMENT AND LISTING

SENS - Johannesburg Stock Exchange, 15 Oct 2015

Further to the pre-listing statement dated 5 October 2015, interested investors are advised that Waco has decided to postpone its proposed private placement and listing on the JSE. [...]

SAVCA APPOINTS FIVE NEW DIRECTORS TO ITS BOARD

SAVCA Media Release, 08 Oct 2015

The Southern African Venture Capital and Private Equity Association (SAVCA) has announced the appointment of five directors to its board, with immediate effect. [...]

WACO INTERNATIONAL TO LIST ON THE JSE ON OR ABOUT 23 OCTOBER 2015 – TOTAL OFFER SIZE OF APPROXIMATELY R3.5 BILLION*

Waco International Media Release, 05 Oct 2015

Waco International Holdings Limited (”˜Waco’ or ”˜Company’) has confirmed today that it will list on the main board of the securities exchange operated by the JSE Limited [...]

WACO INTERNATIONAL ANNOUNCES ITS INTENTION TO FLOAT ON THE JSE MAIN BOARD

Waco International Media Release, 21 Sep 2015

Waco International Holdings Limited (the "Company", the "Group" or "Waco") has today announced its intention to list its issued ordinary share capital on the main board of the secu [...]

ETHOS PRIVATE EQUITY CONFIRMS PLANNED IPO OF WACO INTERNATIONAL

Ethos Media Release, 21 Sep 2015

Ethos Private Equity confirms the intention to list Waco International on the JSE later this year. The listing will facilitate a partial realisation of the interests of an Ethos-le [...]

TWINCARE TRANSFORMS INTO TWINSAVER

Ethos Media Release, 13 Jul 2015

TwinCare Group, a national manufacturer and distributor of branded tissue products, announced today that it will be trading as the TWINSAVER Group going forward. [...]

Ethos confirms planned sale of Plumblink

Ethos media release, 10 Jun 2015

Ethos Private Equity confirms that it has entered into an agreement with The Bidvest Group Limited (“Bidvest”) to dispose of Plumblink, for an undisclosed sum. The transactio [...]

PRIVATE EQUITY: More deals

Financial Mail, 14 May 2015

ETHOS, the blue-chip Illovo-based private equity firm, has announced its fourth transaction in five months. It has invested in Eaton Towers, a pan-African provider of shared teleco [...]

Ethos announces pan-African investment – Eaton Towers

Ethos Press Announcement, 05 May 2015

Ethos Private Equity today confirmed an investment into Eaton Towers – a leading independent provider of shared telecoms towers across Africa.

SAVCA-EY “Excellence in Exits”

15 Apr 2015

This is the fourth in SAVCA's six-part video series, which showcases the exits experiences of Southern African Private Equity fund managers.

African PE executives: Collaborate to boost deal-flow

Euromoney, 09 Apr 2015

Private equity investment has reached pre-financial crisis levels in Africa. However, more deals could be executed if there was more collaboration between funds, private equity man [...]

Ethos acquires, rebrands Nampak divisions & appoints new leadership

Ethos media release, 01 Apr 2015

Ethos today confirms that it has acquired the Tissue and Corrugate divisions from Nampak. All conditions precedent have been met; both transactions conclude on the 1st April. [...]

CNBC Africa

CNBC Africa, 01 Apr 2015

Ethos today confirmed that it has acquired the Tissue and Corrugate divisions from Nampak. Joining CNBC Africa is Shaun Zagnoev the Ethos partner who led the transaction and Garth [...]

Africa private equity debate: Realising Africa’s potential through private equity

Euromoney, 01 Apr 2015

The investment potential in Africa has long been discussed but finally the hype is turning into reality. Regional private equity firms are beginning to convert their local knowledg [...]

Private-equity exits touch a high of $450bn

Business Day, 27 Mar 2015

PRIVATE-equity exits globally reached a historical record of $450bn last year as companies looking for growth acquired businesses from private-equity firms, research by management [...]

South African Losing Private Equity Allure to Fast-Growing Rivals

Bloomberg, 18 Feb 2015

South Africa is no longer the destination of choice for private equity investors seeking to tap returns on the continent.

Ethos looks north as SA private equity shifts focus

Bloomberg, 13 Feb 2015

Shift from SA to rest of continent 'has been monumental Ethos Private Equity said it may conclude its first pan-African transaction by the end of the first quarter as South African [...]

PRIVATE EQUITY: HOLDING ITS OWN

Financial Mail, 22 Jan 2015

THE headline return from SA private equity stands up well against the listed markets. Over 10 years to September 30 2014 the internal rate of return has been 18.5%, almost matching [...]

Ethos Invests into Leading South African, Independent Automotive-Parts Retailer and Wholesaler

Ethos Media Announcement, 21 Jan 2015

Ethos today announced an investment into AutoZone, the largest and fast growing, privately-owned automotive parts aftermarket retailer and wholesaler in Southern Africa. [...]