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3 09, 2015

Acquisition gives Western Cape new IT services powerhouse
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Acquisition gives Western Cape new IT services powerhouse

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Acquisition gives Western Cape new IT services powerhouse

By Website Admin|2018-02-22T09:54:52+02:00September 3rd, 2015|News|

Spaceage Technologies is the leading provider of information technology outsourcing solutions to small and medium sized enterprise in the Western Cape. Novitas Successfully advised the shareholders and company on a majority sale to CyberLogic – August 2015 CyberLogic founder and chief executive Edge Bisset says the acquisition of a 70% stake [...]

28 05, 2015

Gatehouse Commercials recent management buy-out
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Gatehouse Commercials recent management buy-out

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Gatehouse Commercials recent management buy-out

By Website Admin|2018-02-19T09:49:21+02:00May 28th, 2015|News|

Novitas advised Gatehouse Commercials (Pty) Ltd (Gatehouse) on its recent management buy-out (MBO) Gatehouse is one of the leading film and video production and facilitation companies in South Africa, working with leading international brands shooting TV commercials in South Africa. Novitas advised the company on restructuring its capitalisation table so that [...]

Dana and the Novitas team did an exceptional job in guiding us through the transaction start to finish. They demonstrated a strong understanding of our business and value drivers and were particularly talented at aligning our interests with Cardtronics and structuring the transaction to achieve the desired outcome.

Marc Sternberg, Founder of Spark ATM Systems

In negotiating the deal, Novitas had a deep understanding of transactions and how things would play out. This was especially valuable in terms of the structured elements of the deal and how to make sure that the targets not only aligned interests, but were measurable, achievable and fully in my control.

Anna Collard, Popcorn Training CEO

Together with our advisors, Novitas Capital Advisors, we looked at all of our options. We're convinced that Dentsu is the best fit for our creative culture and offers the greatest opportunity for us to continue producing innovative creative work, but on a bigger stage with global brands.

Justin Gomes, Executive Creative Director of FoxP2

Novitas was a great help in making sure that the legal agreements contained all the commercial elements of the deal… and no unexpected surprises. They helped resolve complex potentially divisive issues without friction and ensured a smooth ongoing relationship between myself and KnowBe4.

Anna Collard, Popcorn Training CEO

Together with Novitas, we purposefully sought out partners that didn't already have a creative agency in South Africa and who would value FoxP2's culture and our innovative approach to our craft.

Charl Thom, Managing Director / CEO of FoxP2

Instead of trying to fit us into the standard way that deals are done in the advertising industry, Novitas came up with an approach tailored for what we wanted.

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