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13 March 2018
EOH plans shakeup as Bohbot takes chair
The group plans to split its business in two and has taken on a new empowerment shareholder.
The group sold more shoes in the first half of its financial year but some of its food and beverage categories reported lower volumes.
RMI lifted by Discovery and Hastings
Earnings are up strongly but the investment group has trimmed its interim dividend after a change in MMI’s dividend policy.
As mentioned in last week's note, the possibility of trade retaliation has started to rear its ugly head, catalyzed by the Trump administration proposing tariffs on...
Op-Ed: How ANC changed gear on land reform
The unresolved land question in South Africa is a time bomb. An entirely different approach is required if democracy is to survive in our country. By...
Evita's Free Speech: Ep.133 – Evita registers anti-racism week (Video)
Evita Bezuidenhout celebrates 20 years of her Darling venue Evita se Perron with a weekly episode of 'Evita's Free Speech'. Here's the Episode 133. By PIETER-DIRK...
12 March 2018
Tiger Brands tests confirm L6T6 at Polokwane
he Department of Health has confirmed the presence of the deadly listeriosis strain as Richard Spoor and Paul O'Sullivan prepare to take action.
Exxaro sinks as downgrade follows results
The coal producer reported a sharp fall in profit due to the cost of a BEE transaction and said it planned alternative energy investments.
Stadio beats forecasts as it expands
The group reported a smaller than expected headline loss after a delayed acquisition resulted in lower finance costs for 2017.
In his new post in Cyril Ramaphosa's Cabinet, Energy Minister Jeff Radebe has renewed the government's commitment to renewable energy. After a delay of two years,...
4Sight predicts higher profit after acquisitions
The technology group expects 2018 earnings per share to be more than a third higher than forecast in its listing prospectus.
Rex Trueform turns around Queenspark’s sales
The retail and property group has lifted sales at the clothing chain after introducing new brands and products.
Conduit Capital swings to profit
CEO Sean Riskowitz says the company should achieve breakeven underwriting results next year and is “suitably equipped” for strong growth thereafter
Marelise van der Merwe: The Other News Round-Up: For services rendered
Each week, Daily Maverick brings you some of the world's stranger occurrences. This week: Nails in the coffin of "selfless efforts"?
09 March 2018
Standard Bank revises targets after strong year
The banking group has increased its return-on-equity target after growing 2017 earnings by 14% despite currency headwinds.
Sanlam bolsters emerging-markets business
The insurance group has topped up its holding in Saham Finances and has R2 billion in discretionary capital for other value-accretive acquisitions.
MTN flags higher dividends as it returns to profit
While it’s guiding for a lower payout this year, MTN says its dividend could rise by 10% to 20% over the medium term.
Aspen dispenses strong first half
The pharmaceuticals group expects to maintain growth but says supply constraints are holding it back.
Famous Brands chokes on Gourmet Burger
The restaurant group plans to write off as much as 20% of what it paid for the upmarket burger chain in 2016.
Movers & Shakers - Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr
Cadman has extensive knowledge and expertise, spanning 22 years, in competition law matters, specifically prohibited practices and the establishment of compliance policies.
Who’s doing what in the South African & African M&A space?
Hospitality Property Fund is to acquire seven casino precinct properties currently owned by Tsogo Sun for R15 billion. Hospitality will issue 1,2 billion shares at R12.50...
Mcebisi Jonas on State Capture, the economy and Nelson Mandela Bay
Mcebisi Jonas keeps a level head amid talks of expropriation of land without compensation and a potential mayorship candidacy for Nelson Mandela Bay. By NKATEKO MABASA.
Corporate finance activity of the week
The company has undertaken the second equity draw down announced in February, issuing 252,673,771 new shares at R11.81 to Milost, raising R29,84 million. The proceeds will...
Thorts - Kenya’s largest debt and equity restructuring
Bowmans is the lead legal advisor in the restructuring of the balance sheet of Kenya Airways (KQ), which is the largest and most complex corporate transaction...
08 March 2018
Resilient and Fortress sort out trust
The REITs are also exploring alternatives to eliminate their cross-shareholding after coming under fire this year.
MMI swaps dividend for buy back
The insurance group will send R2 billion over the next year repurchasing shares due to their wide discount to embedded value.
RMH rides on FirstRand’s coattails as property wanes
Although it was a tough six months for the property sector, RMH’s share of profit from FirstRand grew strongly.
Dividend growth stock valuation. UPS revisited
Monitoring changes in a Dividend Growth Shares yield can provide buy / sell signals.
Mpact geared for growth after toughest year ever
The paper and plastics packaging group has reported a sharp fall in profit but says it has invested in future growth initiatives.
Tillerson's Travels: US mum on SA land expropriation question
The jury's still out on how the US government views the decision by the South African Parliament to amend the Constitution to allow expropriation of land...
TRAINSPOTTER: Cyril Ramaphosa and his many big, fat, mayo-drenched polony sandwiches
The rise of Cyril Ramaphosa was supposed to give South Africans a chance to have a nice cup of tea following the nine-year Zuma donnybrook. Instead,...
07 March 2018
FirstRand not too hot, not too cold
The banking giant has delivered first-half results that were pretty much in line with expectations due to the stagnant economy.
Clover ready to milk an improving economy
The dairy and drinks group has lifted margins following a realignment of its business and the introduction of new products.
Sea Harvest reels in record earnings
The fisheries group has doubled its catch thanks to strong demand for Cape Hake and investments made in its Saldana Bay processing plants.
A tale of two halves for RBPlat
After reporting a first-half loss, the platinum producer grew headline earnings strongly in the second half despite production interruptions.
Cashbuild keeps building in tough economy
The building materials retailer has reported a drop in first-half headline earnings for the first time in five years.
Listeriosis outbreak: The blame games begin
The world's worst outbreak of listeriosis in history has claimed 180 South African lives and counting. Now, the time-honoured national pastime of finger-pointing and blame-shifting has...