Clover's Israel-linked acquisition deal: Why RMB had key role to play

Rand Merchant Bank (RMB) has helped facilitate several interesting deals in South Africa's corporate landscape over the years. One of the most recent roles it has played has been that of sole financial advisor, lender and structuring bank to a consortium of investors led by Israel’s Central Bottling Company Group (CBC) when it came to their deal to acquire 100% of Clover. In this interview, Watson Hamunakwadi, Corporate Finance Transactor at RMB, explains RMB's role in this deal. - Gareth van Zyl