Real deals, real sectors,
real scars.

Lead advisor to a global mining-equipment group on the acquisition of a South African control-systems business. Full financial modelling, valuation and due diligence through to deal signing. Following completion, continued as long-term advisor across restructurings, share transactions and management buy-in processes spanning more than a decade.

Alchemy Capital Investments held a significant stake in Waterlinx, a national water-products distribution platform. AMG advised the business through its acquisition-led growth, providing valuations and due diligence on the companies it bought. The platform was subsequently sold to Fluidra, the global aquatics group listed in Madrid, completing the investment and growth cycle.

Lead buy-side advisor and due diligence coordinator on the proposed acquisition of a multi-entity water engineering and pumping technologies group, covering both the services and solar divisions. Engagement extended from initial diligence through structuring, financing arrangements and commercial implementation.

A series of buy-side acquisitions and capital-raising mandates across the plastics manufacturing sector, spanning strategic acquisitions, working capital structuring, funding rounds and capital reorganisation. Mandates included integrated financial modelling, bank engagement (Nedbank, FNB), information memoranda, legal due diligence support and negotiation through to close.

Acquisition of and ongoing strategic involvement in Hychem, a hospitality-sector chemicals manufacturer and distributor operating nationally. Alchemy Capital Investments holds a significant stake. Advisory and operational involvement has included strategic direction, ERP and systems implementation, infrastructure scaling, governance and performance improvement across eight national branches.

Restructuring and transaction advisory for a substantial South African logistics and shipping business. Scope included financial restructuring, corporate structuring, empowerment transaction support, company secretarial matters and broader strategic advisory across the business. Internal records reflect transaction value in the region of R300 million.

Lead financial and capital-raising advisor on the development and funding of a multi-tenant convenience retail centre of approximately 8,000m2. Scope included full development feasibility, financial modelling, capital stack structuring, preparation of bank funding packs and lender engagement across Standard Bank, FNB, Mercantile and Nedbank, through to negotiated funding terms, drawdown documentation and settlement.

Strategic sell-side advisor to a regional LPG distribution business. Mandate included investment case preparation, commercial positioning strategy, information memorandum development and transaction narrative for potential buyers and investors. Established a structured sale framework and positioned the business for transaction readiness.

Financial advisory and transaction support for the sale of a large-scale food processing and prepared produce business as a going concern. Scope included financial structuring, tax consideration analysis, lender coordination for bond settlements, proceeds structuring and post-transaction reinvestment planning across property, development and private equity vehicles.