Mpact ends 2020 in strong position

The paper and packaging group has generated record cash, strengthened its balance sheet and bought back undervalued shares.

Trellidor unlocks strong first half

Assuming the economy remains open and consumer confidence is sustained, the company expects full-year sales to be well up on last year.

Growthpoint guides on lower distribution

The REIT says its board will take the likely impact of Covid-19 as well as its liquidity requirements into account when deciding on its payout.

Jasco to report an improved performance

The technology group will report an operating profit and a reduced headline loss per share for the first half of its financial year.

The Week Ahead

The US economy appears to be back on a growth path again.

Momentum Metropolitan declares dividend after tough period

The insurance group has increased its provisions while claims have shot up due to Covid-19.

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Santam hit by Covid-19 claims

The short-term insurer is not paying a final dividend after earnings tumbled as a result of Covid-19.

Grindrod reports solid operating performance

The freight, logistics and financial services group says its core operations performed well despite Covid-19.

Fairvest remains resilient despite Covid-19

The property investment holding company says its full-year distribution may be higher than its 2020 payout.

Weekly corporate finance activity by SA exchange-listed companies

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Murray positioned for growth

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.

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.

Australia weighs on WBHO

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.

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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.

RCL reports sweeter results

Strong performances from Sugar and Banking have offset a weaker showing from Chicken as the good group conducts a strategic review of its portfolio.

Budget blues

Ingham Analytics have issued their latest Banking Monitor.

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.

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