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23 May 2019
More cracks in Sasol’s chemicals project
The group says more cost overruns at Lake Charles in Louisiana haven’t altered its capital allocation strategy or dividend plans.
Tiger Brands pays special div on Oceana sale
The fast-moving consumer goods group reported lower earnings as it still reels from the impact of last year’s listeriosis crisis.
Aspen in talks with potential partner
The group says discussions with the European company follow a strategic review of its local and European Commercial Pharmaceuticals businesses.
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The furniture and appliances retailer has benefited from changes to credit granting rules and a wider target market.
Gold Fields on track with South Deep recovery
The gold producer says it’s confident the SA mine will continue meeting its targets this year.
Dipula lowers dividend guidance due to tough economy
Shareholder Arrowhead says the lower payout won’t have a material impact on its own dividend for the year.
Newpark hit by rising vacancies
After reporting a lower final dividend, the real estate investment trust is budgeting for growth of 6% to 8% this year.
22 May 2019
Coronation hampered by volatile markets
The fund manager has reported lower earnings and trimmed its interim dividend after weak markets and the subdued economy affected asset levels.
Rhodes grows sales on market-share gains
The food producer says margins have weakened, partly due to lower international selling prices for its canned fruit after the recent drought.
Tobacco weighs on Reinet’s value
The investment vehicle has spent €68 million buying back its own shares to try to narrow the 42% discount it trades at.
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The food services group has maintained its earnings outlook for the year as its businesses in SA and China show signs of an improvement.
MMI’s growth strategy gains momentum
The life assurer is ‘cautiously confident’ that it will meet its headline earnings target of R3.6 billion to R4 billion in 2021.
The mass retailer says it will decide on the action to take against Ramachandran Ottapathu once legal and forensic investigations are completed.
Wescoal resolves Vanggatfontein dispute
The coal producer expects the mine to return to full production early next month, two weeks ahead of schedule.
Barloworld eyes Mongolian Caterpillar dealer
The group has raised its interim dividend after a strong result from its southern Africa equipment business.
21 May 2019
Rising costs eat into Pioneer’s profit
The branded food producer has maintained its interim dividend despite a slide in earnings.
Aspen sells drug portfolio to cut debt
Global healthcare group Mylan has taken up its option to buy a drug portfolio from Aspen Global Inc.
Adcorp pays dividend as profits return
The labour broking and outsourced services group says its 2019 results reflect the early successes of last year’s turnaround strategy.
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Amplats axes striking Mototolo workers
The platinum producer says the impact on production has been minimal after workers went on strike over medical aid benefits.
Investec Property Fund offloads Australian units
The fund will use the proceeds from the sale to either pay down debt or invest in its Pan-European platforms.
Barloworld eyes Mongolian Caterpillar dealer
The group has raised its interim dividend after a strong result from its southern Africa equipment business.
20 May 2019
AMCU loses bid to halt platinum merger
The Competition Appeal Court has upheld the Competition Tribunal’s conditional approval of Sibanye-Stillwater’s takeover of Lonmin.
Aspen close to dispensing infant formula business
The pharmaceuticals group’s high level of debt has concerned investors and the sale will help it deleverage its balance sheet.
Acquisitions boost Richemont’s sales
Yoox Net-a-Porter and Watchfinder & Co. lifted the luxury brands group’s full-year sales by more than a quarter.
Liberty stems outflows as turnaround gains traction
The life assurer took remedial action last year to improve the value of new business, stem outflows and improve its financial performance.
After declining in the first half of the year, revenue from finance charges, initiation fees and insurance premiums picked up in the second half.
New mine delivers for Pan African
The gold producer is on track to meet its annual production target as it shifts to a low-cost, long-life asset base.
17 May 2019
Investec shuts robo advisor as it prepares for demerger
The group says it’s committed to listing Investec Asset Management as it positions its bank and wealth management business for future growth.
The discount pharmacy group gained market share and raised its full-year dividend by 8.5% despite the impact of the industrial action.
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MTN listed its Nigerian business at 90 naira after disputed claims by Nigeria's Attorney General created uncertainty over its valuation.
Datatec back in the black on Westcon turnaround
The ICT group isn’t paying a 2019 dividend but has bought back more than 10% of its own stock.
Santova navigates choppy waters
The group has raised its dividend by 7.1% to 7.5c despite encountering one of the toughest trading environments since the global financial crisis.
Group Five sells assets to cut debt
The construction and infrastructure group has announced its first update since entering business rescue.
Eastplats on track with retreatment project
Eastplats’ Retreatment Project on track to reach full production by July.
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