Global M&A Trends Report |
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Uganda |
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(Africa)
Firm
AF Mpanga
Contributors Updated 30 Jan 2024 |
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| With respect to private M&A, what are three things on top of mind for M&A practitioners in your jurisdiction? | Three things top of mind for private M&A practitioners in Uganda are:
Uganda has a stable political climate and therefore, political climate and national security concerns rarely arise. There are also no foreign investment restrictions and except for a few sectors, there are no general anti-trust laws. The major determining factor therefore is the state of the economy as a thriving economy means more deals and acquisitions. |
| With respect to private M&A, where does your jurisdiction see most deal activity? | Most private M&A deal activity is categorized as mid-market. |
| With respect to private M&A, what sector sees the most deal activity in your jurisdiction? | Most private M&A deal activity is seen in the Food, Beverage & Agribusiness sector. |
| What are your predictions for private M&A deal volume in your jurisdiction during 2024? | Private M&A deal volume in 2024 is predicted to be greater than 2023 deal activity, the financial services sector expects M&A growth as a result of stringent capital requirements. We anticipate a lot of tie-ups. |
| With respect to public M&A, what are three things on top of mind for M&A practitioners in your jurisdiction? | Three things top of mind for public M&A practitioners in Uganda are:
Uganda has a stable political climate and therefore, political climate and national security concerns rarely arise. There are also no foreign investment restrictions and except for a few sectors, there are no general anti-trust laws. The major determining factor therefore is the state of the economy as a thriving economy means more deals and acquisitions. |
| With respect to public M&A, where does your jurisdiction see most deal activity? | Most public M&A deal activity is categorized as mid-market. |
| With respect to public M&A, what sector sees the most deal activity in your jurisdiction? | Most public M&A deal activity is seen in the Food, Beverage & Agribusiness sector. |
| What are your predictions for public M&A deal volume in your jurisdiction during 2024? | Public M&A deal volume in 2024 is predicted to be greater than 2023 deal activity, the financial services sector expects M&A growth as a result of stringent capital requirements. We anticipate a lot of tie-ups. |
| Please share any other insights with respect to M&A in your jurisdiction: | We expect a lot of activity in the financial services sector. The regulator introduced stringent capital requirements in the past year whose effect is expected to be felt in 2024. We anticipate that many small banks will tie up or seek for investors to be able to meet the new capital requirements. |
Global M&A Trends Report
Three things top of mind for private M&A practitioners in Uganda are:
- General: economic environment
- Legal/general: legal due diligence
- Legal/general: transaction structuring
Uganda has a stable political climate and therefore, political climate and national security concerns rarely arise. There are also no foreign investment restrictions and except for a few sectors, there are no general anti-trust laws. The major determining factor therefore is the state of the economy as a thriving economy means more deals and acquisitions.
Most private M&A deal activity is categorized as mid-market.
Most private M&A deal activity is seen in the Food, Beverage & Agribusiness sector.
Private M&A deal volume in 2024 is predicted to be greater than 2023 deal activity, the financial services sector expects M&A growth as a result of stringent capital requirements. We anticipate a lot of tie-ups.
Three things top of mind for public M&A practitioners in Uganda are:
- General: economic environment
- Legal/general: legal due diligence
- Legal/general: transaction structuring
Uganda has a stable political climate and therefore, political climate and national security concerns rarely arise. There are also no foreign investment restrictions and except for a few sectors, there are no general anti-trust laws. The major determining factor therefore is the state of the economy as a thriving economy means more deals and acquisitions.
Most public M&A deal activity is categorized as mid-market.
Most public M&A deal activity is seen in the Food, Beverage & Agribusiness sector.
Public M&A deal volume in 2024 is predicted to be greater than 2023 deal activity, the financial services sector expects M&A growth as a result of stringent capital requirements. We anticipate a lot of tie-ups.
We expect a lot of activity in the financial services sector. The regulator introduced stringent capital requirements in the past year whose effect is expected to be felt in 2024. We anticipate that many small banks will tie up or seek for investors to be able to meet the new capital requirements.