NEWS ARCHIVES
04 March 2021
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The specialist engineering and construction group says it should return to profitability in 2022 and beyond.
ARM doubles dividend after strong first half
The diversified minerals group says commodity prices are expected to remain robust, supported by economic activity in China and Covid-19 stimulus measures.
Standard Bank flags lower earnings
The banking group says its 2020 profits could halve from a year earlier due to the impact of Covid-19.
Sasfin takes cautious approach
Despite returning to profitability, the business bank and financial services group is remaining prudent by withholding an interim dividend.
Brimstone reports Covid-induced loss
The black-empowered investment group has reduced its debt after disposing of a portion of some of its holdings.
03 March 2021
Cashbuild cashes in on DIY trend
The building materials retailer has more than doubled first half profit due to favourable trading conditions and diligent execution.
Spur adds drive-thrus as sales decline
After reporting a big drop in first-half sales, the restaurant group is extending its format to cater for the new reality of Covid-19 dining.
The construction group has been negatively affected by more unidentified costs to complete a big roads project in Melbourne.
Wescoal rallies on extended bid
A consortium including RBFT Investments plans to buy up to 116-million Wescoal shares due to the prospects for the coal miner.
Caxton warns of lower earnings
The printing and publishing group says it continues to feel the ripples of the Covid-19 lockdowns.
02 March 2021
Bidvest earnings gets hygiene boost
The industrial group says it is future-fit following a clean up of its portfolio of businesses.
Hyprop holds off on dividend for now
The property group says it will make a decision on its payout at the end of its financial year as it strengthens its balance sheet.
Strong performances from Sugar and Banking have offset a weaker showing from Chicken as the good group conducts a strategic review of its portfolio.
Sea Harvest stays afloat despite Covid-19
The seafood and fisheries group says it benefitted from an increase in in-home consumption but Aquaculture exports took a knock.
Alviva grows earnings in uncertain environment
The technology group says full-year earnings should show an improvement on last year and it is well positioned for a recovery.
01 March 2021
City Lodge battles to get bums in beds
The hotel group anticipates a slow recovery in the hospitality sector but says the vaccination programme should lead to improved travel confidence.
MTN Syria placed under guardianship
The network operator denies allegations that it has breached its licence conditions and plans to appeal.
Blue Label resilient in adverse environment
The company is optimistic that network operator Cell C will be able to successfully implement a recapitalisation.
Value Group to proceed with delisting
The warehousing, distribution and logistics group says it does not make sense to remain listed as its shares barely trade.
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Steinhoff reports mixed impact from Covid-19
The retail group says Pepkor Africa and Pepco continued to perform well due to the everyday value focus.
26 February 2021
AB InBev impacted by alcohol bans
The global brewing giant expects a better 2021as consumers adapt to ongoing Covid-19 restrictions.
Woolworths makes progress with turnaround
The retailer has grown first-half earnings, supported by strong sales at its food division.
The 21th Ansarada DealMakers Annual Awards virtual event, held earlier this week, celebrated the achievements of the players in the South African M&A industry
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Market volatility mars Discovery’s performance
The financial services group says it was affected by a stronger rand and higher interest rates as it raised Covid-19 provisions.
JSE benefits from Covid-related volatility
The stock and bond exchange operator also attributed higher earnings to its investments in technology and skills.
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Thorts - Sustainable success now demands a focus on core operations
The process of choosing assets to uncouple and sell should be based on careful analysis of two main characteristics: growth and market share.
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Disposal of 127 Charing Cross Road, London for GBP59.25m
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The black-empowered investment group has reduced its debt after disposing of a portion of some of its holdings.
Despite returning to profitability, the business bank and financial services group is remaining prudent by withholding an interim dividend.
The banking group says its 2020 profits could halve from a year earlier due to the impact of Covid-19.
