The SOPS report noted that there have been important achievements for this principle. Inequality between races has dropped to 41% in 2006, compared to 45% in 2004. Policies like Broad Based Black Economic Empowerment (BBBEE) have elevated the prospects of previously disadvantage individuals. In 2006 mergers and acquisitions of BEE amounted to 15% of total mergers and acquisitions and totalled R56 billion. However, there are growing concerns that policies of this nature have exacerbated intra-racial inequality, as only some individuals in a particular race group are able to take advantage of the opportunities.