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03 December 2020
Sasol prepares to bank Lake Charles proceeds
The energy and chemicals group says it has also successfully concluded talks with its lenders to keep its amended debt covenant in place.
The technology services group is still trying to sell its IP businesses as it reduces debt while refinancing talks continue.
Ingham Analytics have updated their assessment of Capitec in "Froth back?" in which they analyse the financial situation and flesh out the valuation metrics.
Tongaat soars as it returns to profitability
The sugar producer and landowner has also made progress in reducing debt in line with its commitment to lenders.
The cement producer says after a difficult start to the year due to Covid-19, sales recovered strongly in the second quarter.
Nedbank to stick with SARB dividend guidance
The bank has reported a continued improvement since August but says a dividend is unlikely this year.
Remgro mops up illiquid RCL stock
The investment holding company says an offer to buy up to 100 million shares should not be seen as a takeover.
Altron raises price for Bytes listing
The technology group is planning to demerge and list its Bytes UK business on the London Stock Exchange before Christmas.
Redefine postpones dividend as it reduces debt
The real estate investment trust says offshore dividends were withheld and Covid-19 had a big impact on its local portfolio.
Equites to develop new Amazon centre
The distribution centre is the second development deal to arise from its partnership with UK property developer Newlands.
Ascendis well positioned for Covid-19
The pharmaceuticals group says its drugs and hospital equipment should offset the negative commercial impact of the pandemic.
02 December 2020
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Nampak unpacks full-year loss due to Covid-19
The packaging group was impacted by lockdowns, the ban on alcohol sales in SA and hefty impairments.
Sygnia rallies on upbeat forecast
After a good first-half, the fund manager says it will report strong full-year earnings growth.
Altron raises price for Bytes listing
The technology group is planning to demerge and list its Bytes UK business on the London Stock Exchange before Christmas.
Redefine postpones dividend as it reduces debt
The real estate investment trust says offshore dividends were withheld and Covid-19 had a big impact on its local portfolio.
Equites to develop new Amazon centre
The distribution centre is the second development deal to arise from its partnership with UK property developer Newlands.
Ascendis well positioned for Covid-19
The pharmaceuticals group says its drugs and hospital equipment should offset the negative commercial impact of the pandemic.
01 December 2020
Standard Bank says dividend remains uncertain
After holding back on an interim payout, the bank says a final dividend will depend on a host of factors including regulatory guidance.
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In the third episode of Magic Markets, we ask you to touch our junk. Well, our junk bonds.
ESG, short for environmental, social, governance may seem touchy-feely say Ingham Analytics but fund managers and even private investors are taking it seriously.
Invicta recovers following clean up
The investment holding and management company has sold businesses to strengthen its balance sheet while keeping a lid on costs.
Barloworld in a loss over Covid
The industrial group says it managed to maintain a strong balance sheet and cash balance, positioning it for the long-term.
Vukile expects a better second half
The property fund has held back on an interim dividend and says its full-year distribution will be based on a 75 percent payout ratio.
Tharisa overcomes Covid challenges
The platinum and chrome producer has benefitted from an improved operational performance and higher PGM prices.
Aveng makes some progress despite Covid-19
The engineering and infrastructure group says it is focused on restructuring its balance sheet and reducing debt
30 November 2020
EasyEquities propels Purple to profit
The online share trading and investment platform has scaled up significantly and entered new partnerships over the past year.
Resilient Bidvest says it is future fit
The industrial group says revenue and trading profit are in line with last year despite the impact of Covid-19 on growth and confidence.
Barloworld swings to a loss due to pandemic
The industrial group has faced a number of additional expenses and write-downs.
The property group says trading at its shopping centres has recovered but vacancies are also on the rise.
Its shares slumped after it postponed the release of its interim results while it figures out the impact of fraud on its accounts.
Raubex seals Beitbridge contract
The public-private partnership includes a major upgrade of roads at the busiest inland border post in the country.
27 November 2020
Mr Price powers up with acquisition
The value retailer is also adding baby, school uniform and gifting lines to its offering.
Quantum sells more eggs during lockdown bake off
The poultry group says egg prices were supported by the lockdown but have since dipped following the easing of restrictions.
Kaap Agri brings back dividend
The group says footfall has returned to its retail fuel outlets and revenue has recovered - but not quite to pre-Covid-19 levels.
Nampak prepares investors for a loss
The packaging group has been impacted by Covid-19, impairments and volatile currencies.
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Murray and Roberts boosts its book
The engineering and construction group says new project awards are only likely to contribute to its second-half performance.
Stefanutti focused on restructuring
The beleaguered construction group is reducing loss-making projects so it can return to profitability.
Weekly corporate finance activity by SA exchange-listed companies
Weekly summary of corporate finance activity by South African exchange listed companies
A key area of concern for companies where BEE deals are currently underwater is that their BEE status may be impacted.
Thorts - Unintended tax consequences for some non-residents after lockdown
Some non-residents who were unable to leave the country after March 2020 could become tax resident as a result of the lockdown rules