NEWS ARCHIVES
13 August 2020
Clicks ready to dispense dividend despite Covid-19
Although pharmacy sales have not fared as well, the group has reported a strong rise in retail and wholesale turnover so far this year.
FirstRand steels itself rising credit losses
The financial services group says an increase in credit impairments is largely to blame for an expected drop in earnings.
Absa warns of sharp earnings decline
The banking group says credit impairments were four times higher in the first half of its financial year due to Covid-19.
Harmony gets big boost from rising gold
The company says its operating free cash flow margin is likely to double following a 25 percent jump in the gold price.
Redefine declares dispute over Mall of the South put option
Property investment and development company Zenprop plans to exercise its option to sell Mall of the South Property Development.
Peregrine buyout enters the final straight
Following Competition Tribunal approval, the private equity buyout still hinges on a couple of outstanding conditions.
12 August 2020
Impairments push Sasol into a loss
The energy and chemicals group says it was impacted by Covid-19 and a severe decline in crude oil and chemical product prices.
Exxaro aided by record coal exports
The diversified resources group says while the operating environment remained challenging, its managed operations were resilient.
Quilter makes it through its most challenging first half
The wealth manager says while it is used to managing through financial market volatility, the last six months were unprecedented.
Stadio weathers the Covid pandemic
The higher education group expects first-half core headline earnings to be as much as 30 percent higher than last year.
Sephaku swings to a loss as infrastructure spending dries up
The building and construction materials group says Covid-19 could not have come at a worse time for the industry.
11 August 2020
AngloGold set for strong annual payout
The gold producer has reported a big increase in free cash flow, assisted by a 26 percent year-on-year increase in the gold price.
Richemont proposes new loyalty scheme
The luxury goods group plans to reward shareholders with tradable warrants after trimming its dividend ratio.
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Lewis raises impairments due to Covid-19
The furniture and appliances retailer says it lost out on sales and customer account payments in March as the lockdown took effect.
The private schools group says first-half earnings were impacted by a R67 million impairment but recurring earnings will be higher.
Strong support for Orion capital raise
The Australian minerals exploration and development company will use the proceeds from the share issue to advance its Prieska project in the Northern Cape.
07 August 2020
MTN hanging up on Middle East operations
The cell phone network operator says it is focusing its future strategy on its African markets, where growth has been strong.
Mondi rallies on dividend resumption
After a resilient first-half, the paper and packaging group resumed has dividends, recognising the importance to shareholders.
Glencore suspends dividends to cut debt
The mining and commodities marketing giant is prioritising debt due to the uncertainties presented by Covid-19.
Hammerson to reduce debt with rights issue, disposal
The shopping centre owner will ask shareholders for more cash to reduce debt and strengthen its defences against Covid-19.
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Jubilee moves closer to copper target
The metals processing company has entered a JV that will accelerate copper production at its Sable Refinery in Zambia.
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Thorts - Retail sector presents challenges and opportunities in the face of COVID-19
The sector has had to transform radically, not only to survive the current situation, but also to ensure that it remains viable and sustainable.
06 August 2020
Gold Fields rides the bullion rally
The gold producer will report a strong rise in interim earnings as it maintained production amid a rising gold price.
DRDGOLD lifts production but misses target
The gold producer has come in just shy of its full-year production guidance due to Covid-19 but has benefitted from a higher rand gold price.
JSE benefits from Covid-19 turbulence
The exchange operator says its first half performance masks the structural impediment of the SA economy.
Covid provisions push Liberty into a loss
The life assurer has set up a R3 billion reserve fund to cover increased mortality claims, withdrawals and lapse rates.
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Covid-19 and power cuts decimate Mpact’s earnings
The packaging group says it was impacted by the closure of quick-service restaurants and the banning of alcohol sales.
No battle in RMI's bid for Hastings
RMI and OUTsurance plan to raise their stake in the UK insurer to 30 percent, with the option of an additional 10 percent.
SENS
Disposal of 127 Charing Cross Road, London for GBP59.25m
Published date: 02-Feb-2021 09:07:00Result of Placing of existing ordinary shares and preference shares
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The diversified resources group plans to use the proceeds from the disposal to reduce debt and invest in renewable energy projects.
The process of choosing assets to uncouple and sell should be based on careful analysis of two main characteristics: growth and market share.
