Support builds for Adapt IT takeover

Shareholders representing more than 44 percent of its shares plan to back an offer by Canadian firm Volaris.

Emira shareholders receive mandatory offer

The offer has been made at a significant discount to the net asset value of the property fund.

Wild Ride

Ingham Analytics look at owning Barrick Gold shares in this recently published research note.

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Imperial broadens BEE ownership

The logistics group says the deal will make it more competitive as it positions itself as a gateway to Africa.

The Week Ahead

The Indian coronavirus situation is spiralling out of control.

Absa appoints interim FD following CEO departure

Financial director Jason Quinn has replaced Daniel Mminele as an interim measure.

Standard Bank still impacted by pandemic

First-quarter mortgage disbursements continue to be strong and well ahead of the same period last year.

Clicks in fine health despite Covid

The health and beauty retailer says shopping patterns have changed as a result of the pandemic.

Recovering Netcare cautions on third Covid wave

Interim earnings will be lower but will show a big improvement from the second half of its last financial year.

Anglo production back on track

The diversified mining giant has trimmed coal production for 2021, partly due to the demerger of its SA thermal coal operations.

AngloGold declines additional Tropicana stake

The company wants to be disciplined in its capital allocation, increasing gold reserves from exploration on existing mine sites.

Who's doing what this week in the South African M&A space?

Weekly summary of Merger & Acquisition activity by South African companies

Who's doing what in the African M&A space?

Weekly summary of all Merger & Acquisition activity from across Africa (excluding South Africa)

Motus buys the rest of Renault SA

The automotive group says the R250-million acquisition will enhance operational synergies and unlock value.

Weekly corporate finance activity by SA exchange-listed companies

Weekly summary of corporate finance activity by South African exchange listed companies

M&A in times of COVID-19 – the impact of business interruption insurance

It is likely that businesses involved in M&A transactions will, going forward, be required to disclose whether the business has a comprehensive insurance policy in place

Pick n Pay benefits from Project Future

Despite the impact of Covid-19, the retailer says its core SA food and grocery business delivered a market-leading performance last year.

Octodec holds back on dividend due to Covid-19

The real estate investment trust says it will consider its profitability, solvency and liquidity at year end before deciding on a payment.

Karooooo completes trek back to the JSE

The holding company for Cartrack has retained most of its investors following its listing on Nasdaq.

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Kaap Agri rises on profit forecast

The agriculture services group expects interim earnings to be more than a fifth higher than last year.

RBPlat reports higher first-quarter production

The platinum miner is sticking to its full-year guidance notwithstanding the ongoing Covid-19 uncertainty.

Quilter Investment Platform achieves record sales

The wealth manager expects the revamped investment platform to be transformative for the business.

Absa and CEO Daniel Mminele part ways

Mminele is leaving on a no-fault basis following differences with the board on matters of strategy and culture transformation.

PSG battles to narrow stubborn discount

The investment group says it is pursuing initiatives to unlock value for shareholders to the extent possible.

Afrimat reaches new high on profit forecast

Favourable iron ore prices resulted in exceptional profit growth at its Bulk Commodities division.

Distell holds up in the face of liquor bans

The drinks group says its SA business has been resilient, while operations outside the country have done well.

Long4Life hires Investec to help improve shareholder value

The lifestyle investment company has reported an improved second half as its operations recovered from the impact of the hard lockdown.

Etion sells Lawtrust to Altron

The digital technology investment company is selling the business for more than its current market value.

There's a coach comin' in, hear those wheel spin

For investors exposed to US equities, and many in South Africa these days are, this is key information to know.

Steinhoff seeks consent for Pepco listing

The retailer resumed an IPO evaluation process for its European subsidiary in January.

Cartrack shareholders opt for reinvestment in Karooooo

Less than 2 percent of shareholders chose to take the cash while the rest will get 1 Karooooo share for every 10 Cartrack shares held.

Cashbuild continues strong sales trend

Sales for the three months to end-March are in line with those reported for the first half of its financial year.

Murray secures new Australian contract

The specialist engineering and construction group will contribute to the brownfields expansion of the Tanami gold mine in the Northern Territory of Australia.

Imperial sells South American shipping business

The logistics group is narrowing its focus to Africa and businesses serving the continent.

Astoria suspension lifted

Investment house RECM and Calibre distributed the bulk of its Astoria holding to shareholders, creating liquidity in the stock.

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