Hulamin impairs assets due to tough environment

Despite record production, the aluminium products maker is reducing the value of its assets by a combined R1.45 billion.

Mixed bag from Remgro’s investments

Lower earnings from Total, RCL Foods and Community Investment Holdings offset gains from Mediclinic, Grindrod and FirstRand.

Sasfin cleans up credit book

The financial services group has posted a strong rise in first-half earnings after it took steps to improve its credit processes.

Astoria prepares to scale down

The group says if shareholders don’t approve resolutions at today’s general meeting its performance will continue to be driven by global equity markets.

Alaris flags a better second half

The radio frequency technology company says its orders are lumpy due to long sales cycles.

Netcare sells hospitals to RH Bophelo

Last year’s acquisition of Akeso Clinics was conditional on the sale of the Rand and Bell Street hospitals.

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Sun City casts a shadow over Sun International

The hotels and casinos group expects trading in South Africa to remain subdued due to continued pressure on disposal income.

ADvTECH boosts numbers through expansion

The private education group has grown its presence outside SA, while its staffing business has also profited from the move to alternative markets.

Ascendis to revise strategy if Remedica sale proceeds

The healthcare group has withheld an interim dividend so that it can retain cash and pay down debt.

Grand Parade reviews strategy after Dunkin’ Donuts failure

The investment group blames the poor performance on the challenges of launching a premium brand in a tough trading environment.

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Bell rings up strong global sales

The group is investing in an expanded range of trucks due to strong global demand, while local conditions remain subdued.

Hulamin flags lower headline earnings

The aluminium products manufacturer has revised down expectations for its 2018 results, due out today.

HomeChoice blames Post Office for weak sales

The group says second-half retail sales were impacted by a backlog at the Post Office, which meant its catalogues weren’t delivered on time.

Raven Property eyes growth in Russian e-commerce

The Russian warehouse investor says occupancy levels are benefiting as market fundamentals in the market improve.

Steinhoff’s R100 billion accounts fraud

PwC’s first report following an investigation into the accounts of the furniture retailer found bogus transactions worth more than R100 billion.

Investec on track with demerger

The specialist bank and wealth manager says it's faced challenging conditions in SA and the UK, with market volatility affecting earnings at Asset Management.

Tsogo to unbundle hotels

Tsogo said the separate listing would improve disclosure and allow for a valuation that is not discounted for gaming-related regulatory risks.

Metrofile rises on results release

Shares in the documents storage business sank a week ago after its chief financial officer quit and it warned of weaker results.

Calgro M3 ends Afhco joint venture

The property developer says the end of the JV doesn’t change its long-term strategy of growing annuity income through rentals.

Balwin preserves cash in tough environment

Despite strong demand for its apartments, the property developer remains cautious due to the weak economy, interest rates and policy uncertainty

Exxaro's dividend soars after a bumper year

The resources group has lifted its full-year dividend by 55% after a year of record production and a bigger payout from Sishen.

Metair charged up after a strong year

The group’s automotive components and battery businesses both delivered strong growth and it expects conditions to remain favourable.

MC Mining pushes ahead with Makhado

The coal producer says phase one of its flagship project has been approved in time to take advantage of positive coking coal prices.

Quantum Foods warns of weaker earnings

The poultry and egg producer has warned of lower first-half earnings after a strong 2018 financial year.

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Weekly summary of M&A activity by South African companies

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Weekly summary of all M&A activity from across Africa (excluding South Africa)

ARC misses targets after tough year

The investment group’s portfolio was affected by the weak economy, with the value of its listed investments declining last year.

RMBH rides on FirstRand’s growth

The investment holding company has narrowed the discount to its underlying intrinsic value to 11.2%.

Capital & Regional falls after reducing its dividend

The real estate investment trust wants to preserve cash to fund investment while maintaining its distribution requirements.

Weekly corporate finance activity by SA exchange-listed companies

Weekly summary of corporate finance activity by South African exchange listed companies

Thorts - Need to limit uncertainty for foreign acquiring firms

Steps need to be taken to ensure that the Competition Amendment Act doesn’t unjustifiably intrude on the Constitutional rights of foreign acquiring firms and shareholders

Growthpoint looks offshore for growth

The real estate investment trust says it expects little to no growth from its SA property portfolio this year due to the weak economy.

Libstar pays maiden dividend after tough year

The branded consumer goods group says last year was the toughest yet but it has a very clear growth strategy.

Sun International jumps on improved earnings

The hotels and casinos group plans to continue reducing its debt due to strong cash generation at its operations.

Mpact wraps up strong year for paper

The paper and plastics packaging group benefited from an upgrade at its Felixton mill, lower recovered paper costs and rising containerboard prices.

Impairments hit Grand Parade’s profit

The investment group has impaired its investment in Dunkin’ Donuts and Baskin-Robbins after liquidating them in December.

Global grows losses as it invests in renewables

The investment group is moving out of asset finance as it takes advantage of the more to recycling and alternative energy.

Investec fund buys bargain Canberra property

The property fund is buying the building housing Australia’s Attorney General as it invests in well located, high quality assets.