About us
Background
CARP is a family run and owned investment business that was started by Sipho and Nkulie Pityana over 20 years ago. It has had a very successful 2 decades with key strategic deals where they have been able to add immense value to their investments. They have contributed to various industries such as mining, industrial, manufacturing, logistics and property to name a few. In 2020 the business started its journey to transition into the second generation of leadership with Zukisa Pityana taking the helm as the Chief Investment Officer and Mtha Pityana as an Executive Director, while Sipho Pityana remains active in the business as the Chairman and Nkulie Pityana provides guidance as Non-Executive Director. CARP is now well positioned to build on the foundation laid by the founding members and grow its portfolio in key businesses
Vision
Mission
Core Values
Integrity – To speak truthfully, act sincerely in a manner that is ethical, honest, and transparent. To be accountable for our actions.
Enlighten – To ensure continuous development and education of oneself and all related stakeholders.
Respect – To appreciate people for their differences, individuality, and spiritual beliefs as diverse as they may be. To treat people with humanity and professionalism.
Loyalty – To be committed and passionate towards one another and the business. To build long-term relationships and reward beneficial relationships through time.
Leadership – To unify towards a common purpose and to pioneer change in society and in business.
Uplift – We strive to uplift all stakeholders that the business engages (family, employees, partners, and the wider community). To empower others as we have been empowered.
Our Transaction Capabilities
DEAL ORIGINATION
CARP dedicates significant time and resources to identifying opportunities in line with its strategy both within and outside the borders of South Africa.
VALUATIONS
CARP can conduct valuations that are acceptable by third party financial institutions. This is value we can add to partners and for preliminary M&A considerations for invest companies.
INVESTMENT RESEARCH
CARP has the capacity and experience to analyze opportunities and existing investments performance. We have in-house views that inform our forecasting of industries and company performance.
ACTIVIST INVESTOR
CARP prides itself on being a value-add investor. As a result, we take up strategic positions on the board to ensure appropriate governance and maximum performance within a responsible framework. As a long-term investor, we believe in nominating and appointing directors onto the board of companies that can provide a positive contribution towards achieving the businessʼs strategic objectives.
DEAL STRUCTURING
To achieve outcomes that best benefit all parties in a transaction, CARP has developed the ability to craft unique structures that satisfy all stakeholders. Including structuring and pricing instruments for restructuring or to optimize Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE).
CAPITAL RAISING
Over its 20 year history, CARP has raised various amounts for large transactions over to R1 billion. Our strong track record of not defaulted on terms has given us a strong working relationship with financial institutions across South Africa.
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