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Ghana: Optimistic report shows promising M&A future

By  |  May 8, 2014

Mergers and acquisitions are on the rise in Ghana, according to industry experts, a trend likely following the encouragement of financial investment in the African nation.

According to reports, Stanbic Bank Ghana executive Randolph Rodrigues told reporters that M&A activity will likely rise in the coming years in Ghana, thanks to a “renewed quest for the institution of local content requirements across industries.”

According to the expert, the nation will likely see new deals arise “with larger foreign-owned enterprises seeking partnership opportunities with indigenous operations.”

Notable acquisitions in the nation include the recent purchase of Benso Oil Palm Plantation and dairy group FanMilk International.

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