Sale Of Assets

Unlocking transformation without equity dilution.

A Sale of Assets transaction is an alternative route to achieving B-BBEE ownership recognition. It allows a business to transfer ownership of a deﬁned division, business unit, or asset set to a Black- owned entity, while retaining overall control of the parent company.

Tradam structures these transactions to ensure full compliance, fair value, and long-term empowerment outcomes.

Under the B-BBEE Codes of Good Practice, companies can claim ownership points for the sale of a qualifying business unit, division, or asset to a Black-owned entity.

This approach offers ﬂexibility allowing businesses to meet transformation objectives without diluting shareholding.

Tradam ensures that every Sale of Assets transaction is properly valued, structured, and veriﬁed, meeting all DTIC requirements and sector code provisions.

Qualifying Criteria for Ownership Recognition

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The sale must be to a B-BBEE compliant entity that is at least 51% Black-owned, with preference for at least 30% Black women ownership (for bonus points).

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The transaction must occur at fair market value, veriﬁed by an independent valuer.

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The assets or division sold must constitute a viable going concern capable of operating independently.

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Where relevant, transitional support such as supply agreements or capacity building must be included.

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Operational control and day-to-day management must transfer to the Black-owned purchaser.

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A minimum 40% net value must accrue to Black owners over 10 years, as outlined in the B-BBEE Codes.

Our Process

01

Assessment & Structuring

Identify qualifying divisions or assets, assess feasibility, and model BEE impact.

02

Valuation & Compliance

Conduct independent valuation and ensure full alignment with DTIC criteria.

03

Investor Engagement

Identify, evaluate, and negotiate with suitable Black-owned purchasers or investors.

04

Transaction Management

Manage legal drafting, due diligence, and closing processes.

05

Veriﬁcation & Reporting

Liaise with veriﬁcation agencies to conﬁrm ownership recognition.

Strategic Outcomes

Achieve ownership compliance without selling core equity.
Empower emerging Black-owned businesses with operational assets.
Strengthen supplier and partner ecosystems.
Ensure transparent, auditable transactions aligned with B-BBEE Codes.

Ownership Services

Broad-Based Ownership Schemes (BBOS)

Broad-based schemes enable collective ownership by communities, employees, and designated groups. Tradam structures these vehicles to ensure compliance, transparency, and measurable empowerment building inclusion that lasts.

Employee Share Ownership Plans (ESOPs)

ESOPs align employee growth with business success. We design, implement, and manage compliant ESOP frameworks that reward contribution, improve retention, and drive real transformation value.

Empowerment Partner Transactions

Tradam assists clients in identifying, negotiating, and implementing partnerships with qualified Black investors. Our goal is to create transactions that deliver genuine empowerment and sustainable commercial benefit.

Partner with Tradam

Tradam structures Sale of Assets transactions that balance empowerment and commercial value ensuring your transformation goals are met without compromising business control.

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