Beware of "JSE Investment" scams

The JSE Limited/ Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) is aware of a several scams (on Telegram and WhatsApp) posing as authorised JSE investment schemes and/or using the names(s) of JSE Executives (including our CEO, Leila Fourie).

In these investment scams, potential investors are urged to deposit money into a bank account and promised quick and guaranteed returns on their investment. These types of groups are not authorised by the JSE and the investments referred to are not authorised or endorsed by the JSE or any members of the JSE Executive. The JSE does not recruit investors in this manner.

The only way to invest on the JSE is via an authorised JSE stockbroker. A list of stockbrokers can be found on www.jse.co.za and then click on 'find a stockbroker' and you will find a list of stockbrokers in your area who will help you to open an account and you can begin your investment journey with the JSE.

Should you suspect a false investment scam group, please report these to the JSE at [email protected].

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Statistics show that over 70% of M&A transaction fail to deliver shareholder value as anticipated. For this reason, having a clear M&A Risk management strategy is a key to ensure that companies make a success of M&A transactions. Aimed at CEOs, Risk Officers, Corporate Lawyers and other Finance Professionals, this workshop provides participants with a solid insight into the key M&A risks and how companies can formulate a framework to mitigate these risks and making a success of their M&A transactions.

Course Outline:

Merger & Acquisitions theory

➢Types of M&A

  • Horizontal
  • Vertical
  • Conglomerate
  • Defensive

➢The M&A Process and mechanisms
➢Why do most M&A transactions fail to deliver Shareholder Value?

  • Case Studies of failed acquisitions (Daimler/Chrysler, AOL/Time Warner)
  • Characteristics of failed mergers

➢Characteristics of successful M&A transactions

Case Studies

An examination of critical success factors for acquisitions

M&A Risk Management

➢Importance of M&A Risk Management

  • Successful Integration
  • Protecting Shareholder Value

➢Common M&A Risks

  • Financial
  • Operational
  • Legal & Regulatory
  • Cultural & Personnel

M&A Risk Mitigation

➢Pre-Deal Risk Mitigation

  • 4 Key steps
  • Nature of Transaction
  • Risk Assessment
  • Issue Spotting
  • Resolution
  • The Due Diligence process

➢Deal Execution Risk Mitigation

  • Transaction Structure/hedging
  • Transaction Documentation/Contracts
  • Regulatory and legal compliance
  • Integration planning and execution

➢Post - Deal Risk Mitigation

  • Cultural integration
  • Financial Risk Management
  • Talent Management/Retention

Training duration: 1 day

Time: 09h00 – 16h00

Training date: 3 April 2024

CPD Certificate: Yes

Price: R9500,00 excl Vat

Virtual or In-person (Optional)

Non-endorsement

By using a service provider to offer the courses, the JSE does not directly or indirectly endorse any product or service provided, or to be provided by the service provider.