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Changing ownership, new questions for board
A larger shareholder can bring capital, technology, products and market access. Common systems can strengthen risk management and regional scale can encourage harmonisation.
Something significant has been happening around East Africa’s established businesses. Regional and international groups have been acquiring controlling interests or increasing substantial shareholdings. These developments point to changes in ownership across the region and raise questions for the institutions affected and their boards.
An established business offers what takes years to build — licences, customers and distribution networks.
