South Africa: PE Fund Harith Moves to Buy South African Airline Flysafair

PE Fund Harith in Talks to Buy South Africa’s Biggest Airline

South African private equity firm Harith General Partners agreed to acquire budget carrier FlySafair as the investor with $3 billion in assets expands its transport portfolio on the continent.

South Africa: PE Fund Harith Moves to Buy South African Airline Flysafair

Harith General Partners plans to acquire FlySafair, South Africa's largest domestic airline, as the private equity firm expands its transport investments across the continent.

Harith eyes FlySafair takeover to boost African aviation

Harith General Partners plans to acquire FlySafair, aiding compliance and regional expansion while expanding its transport portfolio.

Signed, sealed, awaiting approval: FlySafair to get a new owner

Investment firm Harith and its affiliates have signed a Sale and Purchase Agreement to acquire FlySafair, one of South Africa’s most successful and fastest-growing airlines. The transaction is not yet final and remains subject to regulatory approvals, including clearance from the Competition Commission and relevant aviation authorities. Who is buying FlySafair? Founded in 2006, Harith is a long-term infrastructure investor focused on energy, tra…

Harith acquires SA’s largest airline, FlySafair

Two years ago Harith walked away from a deal to buy a majority stake in SAA

Local Private Equity Firm Set To Buy FlySafair

[Image: Flysafair / Facebook] South Africa’s biggest domestic airline, FlySafair, is in the process of being acquired by local private equity firm Harith General Partners. BusinessTech reported today that the deal is at an advanced stage and subject to approvals by regulators, including the antitrust authorities and two licensing bodies, Harith Chairman Tshepo Mahloele said. The firm will purchase the airline through Harith Aviation, and the tra…