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Newcapital is a specialist corporate finance and advisory firm dedicated to helping businesses, investors, and legal professionals make confident decisions in complex situations.
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Harry van der Merwe CA (SA)
Harry van der Merwe CA(SA) is a highly experienced professional specializing in business investment and lending evaluations, expert equity valuations, M&A and B-BBEE deal-making, shareholder exits and planning, shareholder dispute resolution, and strategic decisions for financially distressed businesses.
With 35 years of industry experience — including 22 years as as director of Newcapital — Harry has most recently served as interim CIO/COO of CI Holdings, a Black Investment Firm. In this role, Harry managed transactions up to R1 billion and successfully turned around a financially distressed investment.
Renowned for in-depth expertise in S164 (Appraisal Rights) valuations as an expert witness, Harry also provides critical equity valuations for estate duty, divorce cases, shareholder exits, and more.
Harry compiles sell-side research reports of JSE Listed companies on behalf of Blue Gem Research, managed by Keith McLachlan, CEO of Element Investment Managers & Founder of Blue Gem Research.
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Qualifications: B Com Hons (Accounting, Rand Afrikaans University) CA(SA), MDP B-BBEE (Unisa), Certificate in Advanced Alternative Dispute Resolution and International Arbitration (AFSA and University of Pretoria)
Charl Botha, CFA
Charl Botha is an experienced investment professional with a background in equity portfolio management, investment analysis, and mentoring future leaders. He has managed private client portfolios, contributed research and commentary to leading financial media, and published articles on Moneyweb. At Newcapital, Charl applies his analytical expertise and strategic insight to support clients in valuations, investment decisions, and corporate finance advisory. In addition, he focuses on leadership and talent development, mentoring middle and senior management, curating insights to support decision-makers, and assisting with placements and career transitions. Charl is also active in business development, building client relationships and expanding Newcapital’s reach.
Degrees: MA (Philosophy, cum laude), BCom Hons (Strategy & Innovation), BCom (Economics: Investment Management), CFA Charterholder
‘Harry has a great command of accounting and finance, particularly in how it translates into an expression of valuation. He is open to feedback while he backs and articulates his own opinion, exactly what one wants from an experienced, professional in the industry.’
‘It is with great confidence that I am writing this testimonial for Harry van der Merwe. ACMC Automotive used Harry’s services on a contractual basis. Harry consistently demonstrated professionalism, integrity and an exceptional work ethic. His reports reflected attention to detail. What sets him apart is not only his competence but certainly his reliability and dedication as well as his sound judgement and decision making. I have no hesitation recommending Harry for any future opportunities. He will be a valuable asset to any organization fortunate enough to work with him.’
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