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04 October 2019
Raubex sees signs of renewed construction activity
The group will report a much-improved start to its financial year thanks to work on renewable energy projects.
The ICT company expects to report a big increase in first-half earnings as the recovery at Westcon International continues.
Ingham Analytics issues a note on the healthcare sector of the JSE
Ingham Analytics issues a note on the healthcare sector of the JSE.
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)
Zeder harvests less from investments
The investment holding company says its portfolio continues to feel the impact of tough conditions in the food and related business sector.
Vunani warns of lower earnings
The financial services group says community unrest resulted in an 80 percent decline in production at its commodities trading business.
Pembury takes tough decisions to ensure sustainability
Current liabilities exceed current assets but the group has put its retirement villages business up for sale as it focuses on education.
Weekly corporate finance activity by SA exchange-listed companies
Weekly summary of corporate finance activity by South African exchange listed companies
Thorts - Ignorance is bliss, or is it?
The application of s46, read with s4 of the Companies Act, is to protect minority shareholders and to hold directors personally liable for the unlawful distribution
03 October 2019
Ascendis sinks on results delay
The pharmaceuticals and healthcare group has blamed the complexities of accounting for discontinued operations and new reporting standards.
Bidcorp finds buyer for UK food logistics unit
Bidcorp says the QSR contract logistics market is non-core which is why it is selling Best Foods Logistics.
Cartrack’s earnings accelerate
The fleet management and vehicle recovery group has benefitted from a strong rise in subscriber numbers over the past year.
Sirius builds acquisition war chest
The German-focused property group has a pipeline of acquisitions lined up and is also growing its Titanium joint venture.
End of the road for Tiso’s Robor
The investment company says it was unable to commit any further capital to support the steelmaker, particularly as it was a non-core asset.
02 October 2019
Murray falls as ATON walks away
The German investment company has dropped its hostile takeover bid but will remain a significant shareholder in the local company.
The group appealed a High Court ruling that return back an additional payment it received for biometrical registrations of social grant recipients.
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TeleMasters pays dividend as it shifts direction
The telecommunications solutions company is cash generative due to its annuity-based business model.
Wesizwe moves forward with Bakubung mine
The platinum producer is closer to commissioning its 1-million tonne per year mine outside Rustenburg.
Europa Metals closer to the big reveal
The mining exploration company will soon be able to make an initial determination of the lead, zinc and silver at its Toral project.
01 October 2019
Rolfes holds back on dividend as talks continue
After paying a 4c interim dividend, the specialty chemicals group said it had deferred consideration of a final payout due to buyout talks.
No dividend as Trencor prepares for Textainer listing
The group plans to repurchase shares in an odd-lot offer and will unbundle its Textainer holding to shareholders.
The coal producer says it expects to start Phase 1 of the project before the end of March.
Strike and cheap imports hit York Timber’s earnings
The group made a strong comeback in the second half of the year and has implemented measures to safeguard its operations.
The Week Ahead 30 September 2019
Trade tension coupled with a possible Trump impeachment roil equity markets.
Grit misses target after London listing
The pan-African real estate company says currency headlines and the costs of corporate activity reined in its total shareholder return.
Conduit Capital weighed down by weak economy
The group has swung to a loss due to mark-to-market losses on its equity portfolio and weaker results from its motor books.
30 September 2019
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.
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.