SARU rights issue explained

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GUEST - Steven Mervis - Head of Strategy at MSCSPORTS
As Head of Strategy at MSCSPORTS, Steven Mervis is uniquely positioned to provide deep insights on the current SARU and Ackerley Sports Group (ASG) private equity deal, which has sparked debate across South Africa.
Steven believes that even though there is no doubt that SARU needs private equity investment to recover from the financial challenges of COVID-19, the Lions tour, and their entry into the URC, there are several critical areas of concern that must be addressed to ensure the best outcome for SA Rugby.
21 Oct 2024 2PM English South Africa Business News · Investing

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