NEWS ARCHIVES
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.
Magic Markets Ep3: Touch my junk (bonds)
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.
Who's doing what this week in the South African M&A space?
Weekly summary of Merger & Acquisition activity by South African companies
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Weekly summary of all Merger & Acquisition activity from across Africa (excluding South Africa)
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
26 November 2020
Lewis benefits from post lockdown demand
The furniture and appliances retailer reported pent up demand as its stores reopened after the toughest lockdown restrictions were eased.
Adcorp rallies as it returns to a profit
The recruitment and training company slashed costs to deal with the fallout from Covid-19.
Arrowhead revises dividend policy
The real estate investment trust will no longer pay out 100 percent of distributable earnings to shareholders.
Consolidated Infrastructure suspends trading
The infrastructure group says the move is aimed at protecting investors with limited information about its predicament.
Perigeum Capital wins prestigious Private Equity Africa Award
The private equity awards showcase firms that go the extra mile to build the industry in Africa.
Etion in talks to unlock value for shareholders
The digital technology investment company is in a stronger position after repositioning and restructuring its operations.
25 November 2020
The energy and chemicals group is selling non-core assets as it refocuses its operations and reduces debt.
Omnia delivers on turnaround plan
The chemicals, fertiliser and explosives group has reduced debt and reorganised its business following an 18-month restructuring.
Coronation expects net outflows to continue
The fund manager says net client outflows should be expected in periods when economic conditions are tough and investor sentiment is negative.
Transaction Capital record derailed by Covid-19
After growing core HEPS by 23 percent for five years, its track record was broken by lockdown disruptions.<
Reunert sticks to final dividend
The electrical engineering, electronics and ICT group says its operations have shown an improvement following the easing of lockdown restrictions.
Tharisa flags quadrupling in profit
The platinum and chrome producer grew production as prices of platinum group metals rallied.
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Copper price booming
The Central and Eastern Europe shopping centre owner says the shift to Malta would establish a more efficient corporate structure closer to its properties.
The tin mining company grew sales into a rising price environment for the metal.
