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19 November 2020
Sasol directors agree to fee cut
The energy and chemicals group acknowledges the erosion of shareholder value over the past two years.
SPAR delivers knockout performance
Despite losses at its Polish business after Covid-19 disrupted progress in the new market, the group has grown earnings and raised its dividend.
Brait concerned by second Covid wave
Virgin Active and New Look have closed their doors once again due to new lockdown restrictions in Europe and the UK.
Investec Property Fund delays dividend
The fund has announced a top-up payment on its previous distribution but is holding back on an interim payment for now.
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The industrial group says the potential disposal represents an attractive opportunity to monetise its investment in a major subsidiary.
Reunert flags big earnings decline
The electrical engineering, electronics and ICT group says free cash flow generation was in line with historic ratios despite the tough environment.
18 November 2020
Raubex rallies on contract awards
The construction and road building company says it is well positioned to participate in infrastructure projects announced by the government.
On top of Covid-19, the construction group has faced increased losses in Australia as it prepares to scale down its business there.
Rhodes impacted by Covid restrictions
While sales of pies and fruit juice have recovered, the food group says it will continue to feel the aftershock of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Ninety One to pay maiden dividend
The fund manager experienced its first half-year net outflows as investors became more cautious and it lost mandates.
Super Group adds up the cost of Covid
The logistics, supply chain and dealership group expects a big recovery this year if there are no further lockdowns.
Stor-Age grows occupancies despite lockdown
The self storage property specialist says enquiry levels returned to pre-Covid-19 levels by the end of May as restrictions were eased.
17 November 2020
Sasol switches on last Lake Charles unit
Over budget and way past schedule, Sasol says the last unit at its Lakes Charles Chemicals Project is now in operation.
The network operator says data usage surged in the first half of its financial year due to demand from stay-at-home customers.
Prosus and Naspers ride on Tencent stake
The companies have benefitted from growth in e-commerce and their investment in Chinese internet giant Tencent.
Shoprite sales dampened by liquor ban
The retailer has welcomed the recent easing of restrictions on alcohol sales.
Life Healthcare gets offer for Polish operation
The offer is lower than the carrying value of Scanmed, resulting in an additional impairment.
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The poultry and feeds group is paying a final dividend after surviving the worst of the lockdown.
Did your seatbelts go to waste?
Andrew had warned of volatile times to come and the markets did not disappoint.
16 November 2020
The stockbroker, fund management and private client business says delisting will level the playing field with competitors.
Tsogo Sun forecasts a slow recovery
The hotel operator, which is buying out Hospitality Property Fund, says uncertainty and the weak economy will continue to weigh on the sector.
Octodec guides on lower distribution
The property group is required to make a distribution by the end of February in order to retain its REIT status.
Invicta disposals move forward
The investment holding company still needs the approval of shareholders and the competition authorities in eSwatini and Zimbabwe.
DealMakers AFRICA M&A Analysis Q1-Q3 2020 (excluding South Africa)
DealMakers AFRICA Q1-Q3 2020 roundup of M&A activity on the Continent
ISA declares interim dividend as cash mounts
The IT security specialist reported lower first-half revenue and earnings but has excess cash on hand.
Did your seatbelts go to waste?
Andrew had warned of volatile times to come and the markets did not disappoint.
13 November 2020
MultiChoice tops 20 million households
Growth in subscribers and a lid on costs helped the video entertainment group grow first-half earnings as advertising came under pressure.
Novus impacted by magazine closures
The printing and packaging group has taken steps to right-size its business, with the benefits expected next year and beyond.
Growthpoint falls after bookbuild
The real estate investment trust raised gross proceeds of R4.3 billion from the share placement with institutional investors.
Mediclinic still cautious about Covid-19
The private hospital group says after recovering, its Swiss and Middle East operations will be affected by a second wave of Covid-19.
Gold Fields settles into new normal
The two mines most affected by Covid-19, South Deep and Cerro Corona, have shown a strong recovery.
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Who's doing what this week in the South African M&A space?
Weekly summary of Merger & Acquisition activity by South African companies
Who's doing what in the African M&A space?
Weekly summary of all Merger & Acquisition activity from across Africa (excluding South Africa)
No jackpot for Tsogo Sun Gaming
The casino operator will report an interim loss due to the impact of the Covid-19 lockdown on its operations.
Weekly corporate finance activity by SA exchange-listed companies
Weekly summary of corporate finance activity by South African exchange listed companies
Thorts - The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on company valuations
Significantly more scenario and sensitivity analyses will need to be performed and mechanisms like earn-outs used to reduce the risks around the volatility of earnings and...