Imperial Logistics Group has announced a proposed 25% B-BBEE shareholding transaction to enhance its transformation efforts and competitiveness in the South African market.

Target Information

The Imperial Logistics Group South Africa Proprietary Limited (ILSA) is a subsidiary of Imperial, which will consolidate most of the Group's operations in South Africa following a significant transaction. The company is known for its focus on logistics and supply chain solutions within the region and aims to enhance its operations by incorporating a robust Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) strategy. This proposal entails a 25% B-BBEE shareholding involving key stakeholders such as Afropulse, Willowton, and Converting Trade.

Converting Trade currently holds a 25% share in Imperial Logistics Advance Proprietary Limited (ILA), of which Afropulse has a 61% stake and Willowton owns 39%. This structure enables ILA to be classified as a more than 51% black-owned and a greater than 30% black woman-owned enterprise. Both Afropulse and Willowton are recognized as black women-owned entities, with Willowton being affiliated with one of South Africa's major FMCG manufacturers.

Industry Overview in South Africa

The logistics and supply chain management sector in South Africa is pivotal to the country’s economy, playing a critical role in trading activities both domestically and interna