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September 2024

Drivers for Demand of Sustainability Information

A study by McKinsey found companies with strong ESG practices outperformed their peers by 7%, provided they also outperformed on the fundamentals.   Several studies have indicated that firms with strong ESG performances tend to benefit from lower capital costs, increased return on investments and reduced risk profiles (Alduais 2023; Fulton, Kahn & Sharples 2012; Garcia, Mendes-Da-Silva & Orsato 2017; Nsibande & Sebasian 2023). For instance, a Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI), in an investment research company study, revealed that companies with high ESG ratings outperformed their low-rated counterparts by an average of 4.6% annually, between 2007 and 2017 (Vu, Lehkonen & Junttila 2022).

Matthew Visser, Danie Dörfling (Moore Infinity) in association with Leonie du Raan (The Sherlock Lens)
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The Importance of Tender Bid Validity

Tender Bid Validity refers to the period during which a bidder's offer remains open for acceptance by an organ of state.   This period is critical as it reflects the period during which the procuring entity must evaluate all bids according to the bid conditions as advertised, and also the period during which the ultimate contract is to be concluded with the successful bidder/s.

Jaydian Doman: Cape Town
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Business Valuations in South Africa’s Stagnant Economy: The Recession Factor

South Africa has been teetering on the edge of a recession, narrowly avoiding a technical one with a GDP growth of 0.1% in the final quarter of 2023.   Despite this, the nation remains in what economists call a "per capita recession." This unique economic phase reflects the fact that while the population is growing at around 1.5% to 1.6% per year, the GDP growth lags, indicating a stagnating economy where individual wealth is shrinking. For business owners and investors alike, the outlook for business valuations in such an environment is critical to understand, particularly as a full-blown recession looms on the horizon.

Nicholas Polykarpou: Moore Johannesburg
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Navigating South Africa’s Gas Transition: Key Considerations for 2027 and Beyond

This article provides an overview of South Africa's natural gas supply and demand dynamics, potential economic impact of the shortage, and possible mitigation solutions and opportunities.

Harshik Narshi & Rick Bwanya: Moore Cape Town
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