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04 March 2019
Landlords step up in Edcon recapitalisation
Property groups have agreed to reduce floor space, cut rentals and buy equity as they participate in the rescue one of their biggest tenants.
African growth leaves Distell in high spirits
While local volumes dipped in the six months to end-December, African markets outside of SA consumed more of Distell’s wines and spirits.
Hyprop benefits from move offshore
The shopping centre owner says it has agreed to support Edcon as part of its restructuring proposal and may take up an equity stake in the...
ARM lifts dividend despite hefty impairment
The diversified miner is in discussions with its partner in Nkomati, Norilsk Nickel, on the mine’s future.
Newsdeck: Musk Warns Loss Likely as Tesla Shuts Stores, Cuts Model 3 Cost
Elon Musk is delivering on one big promise -- a $35,000 Model 3 -- while warning Tesla Inc. may not be able to pull off a...
Pieter-Dirk Uys: OPINIONISTA: To be or Not to be: The theatrical writing (or rioting) is on the wall
In the 2019 Budget speech, the creation of a South African National Theatre was mooted. But is it a step in the right direction? Many citizens...
01 March 2019
Mondi in position for the paper chase
The paper and packaging group says it’s well-placed for the move from plastic to paper.
Massmart cautious after weak 2018
A combination of low sales growth, higher expenses and restructuring costs resulted in reduced earnings and a lower dividend for shareholders.
Implats slashes debt as profit returns
The mining group says fundamentals for palladium and rhodium remain strong, with platinum expected to recover in the medium term.
BAT results clouded by lawsuits and regulatory challenges
Full-year earnings beat guidance but the tobacco group’s shares have failed to ignite due to regulatory pressure and lawsuits.
Who’s doing what in the African M&A space?
DealMakers AFRICA held its annual Awards event in Nairobi, Kenya to celebrate the achievements of the M&A industry (excluding SA)
Who’s doing what this week in the South African M&A space?
Weekly summary of M&A activity by South African companies
Weekly corporate finance activity by SA exchange-listed companies
Weekly summary of corporate finance activity by South African exchange listed companies
Thorts - Will SA’s competition bill hinder M&A activity?
The Bill has been met by various objections and concerns around the potential negative impact it could have on economic activity
28 February 2019
MultiChoice rises on JSE debut
Naspers will unbundle its holding in MultiChoice Group to shareholders tomorrow as it focuses on its global internet businesses.
NEPI Rockcastle tempers expectations for 2019
The Central and Eastern European property investor is forecasting lower distribution growth for the year ahead.
Capco still deciding on Earls Court property
The London property owner says a demerger of its Covent Garden and Earls Court interests could be implemented promptly, but there are other options.
Fairvest confident about distribution growth
The shopping centre owner says the lower end of the market it serves has proved to be more resilient to the tough economy.
Tradehold plans possible unbundling
If the transaction goes ahead, SA subsidiary Collins Group may be listed on the JSE and unbundled to Tradehold’s shareholders.
EVITA'S FREE SPEECH: Ep. 183: Evita’s Leap Year Anniversary (Video)
ANC cadre Evita Bezuidenhout tries to expose fake news and highlight alternative facts with a weekly episode of EVITA'S FREE SPEECH.
27 February 2019
Shoprite cuts dividend after tough first half
Many factors weighed on the supermarket group's first-half performance, which it says shouldn't be seen as a reflection of its fundamental strength.
No dividend from WBHO as Australia contract wipes out earnings
The engineering and construction group has made provisions for expected losses on an Australian roads contract that it says are unprecedented.
The chemicals and explosives group has benefited from strong demand from the global mining sector as well as recent acquisitions.
Motus accelerates in stagnant market
The automotive business has grown first-half earnings despite flat vehicle sales.
The building materials retailer says after a tough first half, sales have declined in the first few weeks of the second half of its financial year.
26 February 2019
Lakes Charles intact as Sasol raises its dividend
The oil and chemicals group reported a strong rise in interim earnings helped by better performances from Natref and Sasol Mining.
Hammerson scales back as consumers go online
The shopping centre owner plans to sell more properties as it streamlines its portfolio and pays down debt.
L2D reduces vacancies in tough environment
The shopping centre owner says its performance has been supported by an improved tenant mix in the shops previously occupied by Stuttafords.
Are your pension investments contributing to inequality?
In 2018, a World Bank report found that inequality had deepened in South Africa since the start of democracy, and ranked the country the most unequal...
Super Group gets a lift from commodities demand
The logistics group says the continuing strong African commodities environment has helped compensate for a lacklustre consumer demand.
The Week Ahead of 25 February 2019
The slump in global trade continues, as evidenced by the recent drop in Japanese exports to China.
Lockheed Martin Corporation (LMT) A solid dividend growth share for the long-term portfolio.
LMT is currently fairly valued. However, it has solid growth potential for the foreseeable future.