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02 September 2019
After a big first-half decline, the financial services group’s full-year earnings won’t be down as much.
ARM raises dividend despite impairments
The diversified miner says it continues to benefit from portfolio diversification with a strong performance from its iron ore operations.
Grand Parade sells Slots stake to Sun
Shareholders could be in for a special dividend or buyback as the group exits its investment in the limited payout machine operator.
Balwin takes cautious approach as sales rise
The property developer plans to preserve cash even as sales of its sectional title units improve.
Northam spends R1 billion on Zambezi prefs
The platinum producer bought 13.7 million preference shares from the Public Investment Corporation in a move that should benefit shareholders.
Cartrack’s subscribers top a million
The fleet management and vehicle recovery group says it will grow full-year revenue in the double digits.
30 August 2019
Woolies sends Moir to sort out David Jones
The retail group has more than halving the value of its investment in the Australian chain, which has been hit by a cyclical downturn.
Hail and fire ignite claims at Santam
After a relatively benign start to 2018, the insurer faced big claims for fire and hail damage this year.
Sanlam - “A sound result from Sanlam’s Santam stake”
Ingham Analytics issues a note entitled "A sound result from Sanlam's Santam stake" following the release of interim results from the short-term insurer, which Sanlam owns...
Who’s doing what this week in the South African M&A space?
Weekly roundup of M&A activity by South African companies
Who’s doing what in the African M&A space?
Weekly roundup of all M&A activity from across Africa (excluding South Africa)
Massmart sees no end to weak environment
The mass retailer and wholesaler has swung to a loss due to constrained consumers and internal missteps.
Steinhoff may sell businesses to save them
The retailer has reported a rise in revenue despite current challenges thanks to Pepkor Europe and Pepkor Africa.
ADvTECH affected by emigration
The private education group is growing its mid-fee schools as emigration and affordability impact premium campuses.
Sibanye-Stillwater shakes off gold strike
With the strike over and the inclusion of Lonmin, the group says it may resume dividend payments next year.
Weekly corporate finance activity by SA exchange-listed companies
Weekly summary of corporate finance activity by South African exchange listed companies
Thorts - Virtual-only AGMs and e-Voting: an inevitable reality?
Should SA-listed companies embrace virtual-only annual general meetings (AGM) where shareholders attend the AGM exclusively using a web-based platform allowing participation and electronic voting in real-time?
Dis-Chem bounces back from strike
The discount pharmacy chain has also benefitted from a bigger increase in the Single Exit Price for drugs.
29 August 2019
Motus steers its way through tough conditions
The automotive group expects solid financial results for 2020, subject to stable currencies and SA retaining its investment grade rating.
Bidcorp dishes up higher earnings
The food services group says the UK and Eastern Europe delivered strong performances, while SA showed a recovery.
Adcock gets a clean bill of health
Shares in the pharmaceuticals manufacturer jumped after it reported a strong increase in annual earnings.
Murray and Roberts on track with strategy
The engineering and construction group is positioning itself for more big contract wins in the natural resources sector.
Distell hurt by currency devaluations
The wine and spirits group has reported strong growth in Africa but was hit by currency issues in Angola and Zimbabwe.
Dis-Chem bounces back from strike
The discount pharmacy chain has also benefitted from a bigger increase in the Single Exit Price for drugs.
28 August 2019
Imperial takes restructuring pain
The logistics group says the benefits of a big reorganisation should reflect in its bottom line in the year ahead.
Strike pushes Sibanye-Stillwater into a loss
The group has also recognised a fair-value loss on its dollar convertible bonds due to a rally in its share price this year.
The mine tailings re-treatment specialist has benefitted from a higher gold price and the inclusion of Far West Gold Recoveries.
Sea Harvest helps reduce Brimstone’s losses
The black empowerment investment group says its interim loss and headline loss will be lower, partly due to its Sea Harvest investment.
“The Yield Curve is Inverted” Why the hype, what is it and how does it impact you?
Recently there has been a lot of hype around the “Inverted Yield Curve” and upcoming recession. So, what is this hype all about?
Amplats wraps up acquisition of prospecting rights from Atlatsa
The platinum producer is buying the Kwanda North and Central Block rights from Atlatsa, which is in the process of delisting from the JSE.
27 August 2019
Naspers prepares for $100 billion Prosus listing
Naspers says the top 10 consumer internet giant will have an estimated market capitalisation of $100 billion on day one.
Naspers capitalisation could be taxing
SA investors taking up stock in Prosus when it lists next month may be liable for capital gains tax.
Sasol swept by more waves at Lake Charles
The oil and chemicals group has revised its earnings guidance for the project lower due to problems at the Ethane Cracker.
Acquisitive Stadio grows earnings strongly
The private education group has grown student numbers and earnings following a spate of acquisitions.
The Week Ahead of 26 August 2019
Global growth is cooling and the measures that central banks have to stimulate is limited.
Super Group steers its way through the downturn
The logistics group continues to benefit from positive momentum in the commodities cycle as consumer-facing business come under pressure.
More than a quarter of the retail property owner’s shareholders say they won’t support Comprop’s proposed R5.90 per share offer.