About

A Johannesburg based structuring and advisory firm

We specialise in the design and implementation of Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (“B-BBEE”) solutions for its clients.

We have successfully implemented in excess of 100 transactions. Our commercial approach, coupled with our expertise and in-depth understanding of B-BBEE enables us to deliver unparalled insights in structuring and implementing Ownership and Enterprise Supplier Development (“ESD”) transactions.

B-BBEE Expertise

Implementing a B-BBEE Ownership solution correctly can be one of the most valuable tools in growing your market share and increasing the spend of existing clients.

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Level the Playing field

Our Ownership solutions level the playing field for our clients. Their ability to deliver more preferential procurement points than others provides our clients with a significant competitive edge.

Cost savings

With the potential cost savings our products deliver, it has resulted in Quiver Tree being the partner of choice for a growing number of multi-national, family owned and privately held businesses.

Commercial Advantage

We translate a competitive advantage via empowerment directly into a commercial advantage. We help our clients deliver real results with the focus being on both the bottom line as well as people development.

Quiver Tree Capital Founding Director Lawrence Roff.
Quiver Tree Capital Director Israel Noko.

Director

Lawrence Roff, MA, MBA

profile

Lawrence Roff is the founder of QTC. He has a deep understanding of B-BBEE developed over a decade at a top 4 bank, an international law firm and Quiver Tree Capital. He has designed and implemented empowerment plans for both local and multinational companies. He has created structures for ownership and procurement that have collectively, been implemented by in excess of 120 companies.

Lawrence has run his own businesses in South Africa and the Netherlands. He has an MBA from the Rotterdam School of Management and a Master’s degree from the University of the Witwatersrand. He also attained an MDP in B-BBEE from Unisa.

skills
  • Identifying novel alignments in a market distorted by regulation
  • Implementing products that deliver unexpected value
  • Creating advantage in adversity

Director

Mark Gemmill, BA, MBA

profile

Mark Gemmill is an experienced international investment banker. He has been involved in more than a dozen separate capital raisings and has raised more than Euro 2bl in funds for his clients. He has run book builds and issued bonds in the UK, Germany and South Africa. Mark has also successfully originated and executed a number of cross border mergers and acquisitions.

Mark has project managed large projects. He was responsible for many of the processes required to create a one-stop-shop for the 5,000 home Lilayi Housing Estate outside Lusaka. Mark’s work integrated the sales, funding and development streams for the project.

Mark has an MBA from UCT, lectured at the Wharton School in Pennsylvania, studied at the Sorbonne in Paris and at Skidmore College in New York state, USA.

skills
  • Investment Banking
  • Corporate Finance
  • Sales

Director

Israel Noko, LLB, PG Cert Goverance Law

profile

Israel Noko is the CEO of NPI Governance Consulting with a staff compliment of about 20. He also runs an investment company called Noko Pioneer Investments (NPI). He is a prominent figure in empowerment, frequently being invited to speak on panels and advise on the drafting of sectoral charters.

Israel was seconded to the IDC for an extended term and has a close relationship with the directorate of that organisation. He has an intimate knowledge of the availability of grants and the most efficient application procedures.

skills
  • Identifying expansion opportunities
  • Strategic Planning
  • Developing operational execution systems

WHO WE'VE WORKED WITH

Some valuable words from clients past and present we have helped with B-BBEE Ownership:

Sithembisosakhe Community Center hereby likes to thank all the people who took part in making our dream come true. We appreciate the efforts and patience during this journey. We will take it upon ourselves that everything comes out as planned and agreed. The seed that your companies have planted will definitely bring positive and fruitful outcome.
Judith - SITHEMBISOSAKHE COMMUNITY CENTRECEO
Since our very first encounter, I have found their company to be world-class in many ways. Their knowledge of B-BBEE codes, compliance and implementation was above my expectations. They value both time and money and always deliver high-quality product within the stipulated deadlines. I would also like to add that their very quick and reliable responses to my questions were always very much appreciated, even well after the project implementation was complete. I am extremely satisfied with the way they conduct their business and hope that you have the same pleasant experience with them.
Carolyn Gass - IEC HOLDENVice President & Chief Financial Officer
Quiver Tree Capital transformed our shareholding in line with the amended B-BBEE codes and Mining Charter. Your highly proficient and full understanding of the requirement of the B-BBEE codes, related regulations and transaction structures was instrumental throughout every phase of our 51 percent ownership transaction which was successfully completed within a very tight timeframe. Thank you personally for your efforts, which I appreciate and recognise as being the primary ingredient in the success of our transformation.
Kim Schöpflin - KWATANICEO
No amount of words can describe the gratitude in our hearts for the miracle God performed in you entering our life. May you be blessed more and more, we also pray that this project will escalate your levels of performance and help developing the less fortunate. God bless all.
Nozipho Roro - SITHEMBISOSAKHE COMMUNITY CENTRE
Much appreciation for the insights and for the hand-holding. We feel that the proposition that Quiver Tree Capital puts forward is win-win for all, and we look forward to mutual growth with our new partners and the beneficiaries who are their customers. Going forward we as Savannah will also be able to revisit our purpose – the reason why we exist. Put simply - we are a greater force for positive change now than before.
Steve Mitchell - SAVANNAH FINE CHEMICALS
I would like to express my gratitude to Quiver Tree Capital and the QTC Team for the manner in which their assisted Lockton South African office gain an acceptable B-BBEE rating. The process was relatively simple and the fact that QTC delivered all the documentation and summaries necessary was exceptional. Your assistance was invaluable in dealing with a complex matter and the delivery of the solution simplified matters for me and my team immensely. I have no hesitation in recommending Quiver Tree Capital in this role.
Seamus Casserly - LOCKTON
Throughout our dealings with Quiver Tree Capital, we received an outstanding level of service from Lawrence and his team. Throughout the entire process we experienced expert levels of knowledge of B-BBEE and Company legislation; exceptionally prompt responses, to all our questions and service requests. In summary, it has been a real pleasure to work with QTC and I would gladly and confidently recommend their services to any company looking to implement a tailored B-BBEE ownership solution.
Confidential ClientDetails Upon Request
I just want to actually thank you for the patience you have shown, the professionalism and most of all for allowing me to engage with you and your “exceptional mind” during the process, I know it was frustrating and that changing a team during such a frustrating time is not ideal, but from my side, thank you for giving me the opportunity to get involved and create a very amicable environment to work in, it was a real honour.
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Latest blog posts

B-BBEE Blog 15

The Question Is Not Whether This Will End, But What Happens When It Does?

Some of the economic effects of Lockdown are known.  South African debt has been downgraded. The world faces a double-digit contraction in GDP.  Marginal mines, restaurants and airlines are unlikely
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B-BBEE Blog 14

ICASA – Equity Ownership

The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (“ICASA”) has recently published draft legislation on how it intends to prescribe equity ownership of Historically Disadvantaged Groups (“HDG”), and more specifically Black
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BEE Blog 13

Skills Development

1. Element 3 – Skills Development   Total Weighting Points: 20 Total Bonus Points: 5 Total Possible Points: 25 Core Pillar: Yes Sub-Minimum Points: 8 (excluding Bonus Points)   1.1.
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BEE Blog 12

Management Control

  1. Generic Scorecard Element 2 – Management and Control   Total Weighting Points: 19 Total Possible Points: 19 Core Pillar: No Sub-Minimum Points: Not Applicable   1.1. The Detailed
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BEE Blog 11

Selecting The Correct Empowerment Partner Positively Impacts Your Ownership Score

Structure of Ownership has a significant bearing on Ownership Points 1. In terms of the Revised Codes, companies are incentivised to include specific categories of black people by enhancing the
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BEE Blog 10

How is Net Value calculated, and what are the formulae utilised?

1. The Revised Codes stipulate that: 1.1. Net Value must be valued as the lesser of two formulae. 1.2. Formula A is a step function with a target of transferring
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EMAIL

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