Bowden advised a South African water and wastewater engineering company on the sale of a 55% stake to an Indian-listed company.
Objective: Facilitate a strategic transaction that enabled the client to integrate into a global network while ensuring regulatory compliance and alignment with shareholder interests.
Outcome: Bowden guided the transaction through regulatory approvals, including the South African Competition Commission, enabling a smooth sale and positioning the company for future growth within the buyer’s international platform.
Value add to the client: Bowden’s support ensured a robust sale process, optimized shareholder value, and leveraged global networks and expertise to position the company for sustainable expansion.
Future plans: The company may pursue a full exit for the remaining South African shareholders, with the Indian company acquiring the remaining 45%, further consolidating its international footprint and capacity to deliver large-scale water infrastructure projects across Africa.
