Doing the right thing: An observer’s view of Republic Bank’s bid to acquire HFC Bank

HEIGHTENED activity in the business sector around Republic Bank’s offer to acquire HFC Bank has drawn attention to the interesting discussion surrounding mergers and acquisitions.  

In an age of globalisation, organisations are becoming increasingly dependent on one another for survival and growth.  Seeking symbiotic relationships negate the possibility of isolation, stagnation or simply becoming irrelevant and going out of business.

If businesses are to survive and thrive, strategic partnerships are one way of ensuring longevity.  From mergers of equals to acquisitions, there is a regulatory process that simplifies and keeps everyone accountable.  The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is a regulatory authority which has and continues to be central to the process of one company acquiring another once entities are publicly traded.

Role of the Ghana Securities Exchange Commission

The SEC was established to protect investors and maintain