Nampak cracks R1.5 billion glass sale

The packaging group has sold its glass unit to a joint venture between Kwande Capital and SA Breweries.

Clover sets delisting date

The dairy and drinks group says all conditions for its takeover have been fulfilled.

Gemfields has cash left after buybacks

The coloured gemstone miner says it will announce what it plans to do with its surplus money at the end of next month.

Net1 falls into a loss on Cell C, SASSA

The payment systems group says it has now stabilised its SA business and is focused on turning a profit next year.

Safari wants to engage with Comprop

The shopping centre owner says an assessment by BDO puts the Comprop buyout offer at the lower end of a fair range.

Conduit warns of full-year loss

The investment group says the value of its equity investments declined as markets and business confidence came under intense strain.

Capitec still hiring as it adds customers

The bank plans to open more branches and is preparing to integrate Mercantile Bank as it expands into business banking.

Blue Label to degear after Cell C losses

The prepaid services and telecoms group has reported a significant full-year loss largely due to its investment in Cell C.

Truworths reaches a deal on Office debt

Despite ongoing challenging retail conditions in the UK, the retailer says Office has been suitably stabilised.

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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)

Clover mulling Tribunal’s conditions

The dairy and drinks group says the scheme is progressing but it reserves its right to appeal new restrictions.

Investec Property Fund reports rising bad debts

The increase in tenant failures and business rescues is one of the most significant risks facing the Fund.

IAPF launches bookbuild to fund acquisitions

The fund suspended trading in its shares as it raised new capital to pay for three industrial properties in Australia.

Weekly corporate finance activity by SA exchange-listed companies

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

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Ingham Analytics issues a note on BHP

Ingham Analytics says that for investors looking to play the recent oil disruption theme, BHP is one stock that benefits from higher oil prices.

Sibanye-Stillwater to cut jobs at Marikana

The group says the restructuring is aimed at ensuring the sustainability of Marikana, which is not a going concern as an independent entity.

AB InBev going ahead with $5 billion IPO

Budweiser APAC is expected to make its debut on the Hong Kong stock exchange next Monday.

Nampak to report a mixed performance

The packaging group has partly offset currency volatility and weak demand with operational efficiencies.

Rolfes flags full-year loss

The group has impaired its Agri and Water businesses due to the difficult trading environment and subdued outlook.

Wesizwe swings to a profit

The platinum producer will report a big improvement in first-half earnings as it progresses with the development of the Bakubung platinum mine.

RMI’s OUTsurance exits New Zealand business

OUTsurance subsidiary Youi plans to focus its attention on its Australian business.

Ingham Analytics issues a note on BHP

Ingham Analytics says that for investors looking to play the recent oil disruption theme, BHP is one stock that benefits from higher oil prices.

Brait rallies on restructuring moves

The investment group plans to slash debt, cut costs and restructuring its investment portfolio.

Tongaat revamps its board to hasten turnaround

Former Absa veteran Louis von Zener will chair Tongaat as it takes steps to sort out its accounts and turn around its business.

Strong support for Omnia rights issue

The chemicals, fertiliser and explosives group says its R2 billion capital raise was fully subscribed.

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The Week Ahead of 23 September 2019

Expect more interest rate cuts across the globe.

Unicorn flags a headline loss

The mining services group says earnings for the year to end-June will be up, but its headline loss will widen.

Freedom property disposals stall again

The capital growth fund planned to use the proceeds to pay down its debt.