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29 July 2019
Omnia’s shareholders back recapitalisation plan
Almost all votes cast at last week’s general meeting were in favour of issuing new shares as the group grapples with high debt.
Rolfes cautionary stokes speculation
Its shares are worth less than half their value of two years ago despite the positive effects of a restructuring.
Brimstone finds new investors for Clover buyout
The empowerment group expects to incur once-off costs running into the millions following its decision to withdraw from the transaction.
Stefanutti keeps the wolf from the door
The construction group has raised R120 million of ring-fenced project capital as part of a larger funding plan.
TeleMasters declares dividend despite earnings plunge
The telecommunications solutions company has declared a 1.5c per share dividend although its 2019 earnings have tumbled more than 90%.
26 July 2019
Anglo American's billion dollar buyback
The group says the buyback recognises the resilience of its position and builds upon the $3.4 billion returned to shareholders since mid-2017.
Sasol update ends shares lower
Despite a higher rand-oil price, the group will report a fall in full-year earnings after writing own its assets by R18.1 billion.
Interestingly, in 2016, Anglo American changed its mind about disposing of its large stake in Kumba. There must be good reason for that so does that...
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The brewer had its best quarterly beer sales in over five years in the three months to end-June.
Capco to proceed with demerger
The London property owner plans to list Covent Garden as a separate REIT while it mulls expressions of interest in Earls Court.
Vodacom buoyed by International business
The mobile network operator anticipated slower growth in SA due to new data regulations, price cuts and the weak economy.
Alex Forbes sells insurance business to Momentum Metropolitan
The R1.94 billion disposal forms part of its strategy to focus on its employee benefits business.
Weekly corporate finance activity by SA exchange-listed companies
Weekly summary of corporate finance activity by South African exchange listed companies
Thorts - Flirting before the offer: The Intricacies of Approaching Shareholders
It makes sense for potential offerors to be able to engage with material shareholders in a target before an offer is formally launched.
25 July 2019
AECI looks beyond earnings dip
The chemicals and explosives group expects the benefits of realignment projects to outweigh the costs in the second half of its financial year.
Weak economy dents AVI’s earnings
The branded consumer goods group says the difficult trading environment has limited sales growth.
Mpact rolls out strong first half
The paper and packaging group says underlying earnings rose by up to a third, supported by its containerboard operations.
The automotive components and energy storage business has flagged a rise of as much as 23% in first-half earnings.
The black-owned financial services group plans to list on A2X markets at the end of the month as it progresses to the JSE’s Main Board.
The electronics group says impairments, increased provisions and legal fees have pushed it into the red.
24 July 2019
The iron ore producer has raised its payout ratio due to its strong cash position.
Bond investors take up Implats offer
Close to 100% of the bondholders have accepted, or indicated their interest in, an early offer to convert their bonds to equity.
Tobacco weighs on Reinet’s value
The investment group has reported a decline in its net asset value due to continued pressure on the share price of British American Tobacco.
The trading statement came ahead of the suspension of Mondi Ltd shares as the group starts operating under a single holding company.
RBPlat’s losses increase as Styldrift ramps up
The platinum producer has warned of bigger first-half losses despite record production.
Astoria’s NAV falls after asset sales
The investment group has disposed of most of its listed investments as it returns capital to shareholders.
23 July 2019
Amplats triples dividend as planets align
Following a strong first-half, the platinum producer says there are further opportunities to unlock full potential from its operations.
Takeover bid may scupper Fairvest's Safari plan
Shareholders holding 55.7% of Safari have agreed to support a R1.83 billion buyout instead of a merger with Fairvest Properties.
Cashbuild reports a better final quarter
Fourth quarter sales at the building materials retailer have help support an otherwise tough year.
South Africans, however, are notoriously bad at saving. The Investec GIBS Savings Index ranks South Africa last out of the G20 countries in terms of its...
The Week Ahead of 22 July 2019
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Transcend plans to offload Midrand units
The residential property fund says the 225 units at Midrand Village do not fit the typical profile of properties it includes in its portfolio.