Sun International cries foul over IPS plan

The company wants to replace a R1.5 billion deal for 15 percent of Sun’s Latin American business with a bid for 50 percent of the entire...

intu administration for shopping centre owner

Its shares plunged between the time it warned that administration was likely and their suspension hours later.

JSE gets Covid-19 boost

The stock and bond exchange operator says market volatility has supported first-half earnings, masking weakness in the economy and financial markets.

Hulamin prepares for tougher times

The aluminium products manufacturer has booked a R1.3 billion impairment of its businesses as it prepares for a further decline in demand.

KAP to take a Covid-19 klap

The industrial group says most of its businesses were performing well until faced with Covid-19 and the lockdown.

The Week Ahead

US equity markets weaken as the number of new coronavirus cases spikes.

Sun International brushes potential bid aside

The hotel and casino operator says its Latin American partner has not yet made an actual offer nor addressed any of its concerns.

Mr Price positioned for online growth

The budget retailer says it remains to be seen whether the growing move to online shopping is a permanent step change in consumer behaviour.

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Weekly summary of Merger & Acquisition activity by South African companies

Weekly corporate finance activity by SA exchange-listed companies

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

Hudaco optimistic about a better second half

The group says just as it was recovering from severe load shedding in December, trading conditions were overwhelmed by Covid-19.

Snacks and drinks sate AVI during lockdown

Sales at its Entyce and Snackworks divisions helped offset the impact of Covid-19 on its footwear and fashion businesses.

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

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

Thorts - Constitutional Court rules on Competition Commission’s disclosure of records of investigation

The Constitutional Court's decision in this matter has important implications for respondents in Tribunal proceedings who seek to access the Commission's investigative record

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Sweeter tidings from Tongaat

The agri group and land owner will report return to profitability when its releases its annual results at the end of next month.

Sun International plans rights issue

As it prepares for a cash call, a Chilean suitor may bid R22 per share for a controlling stake in the hotels and casinos group.

Brait's value topples due to Covid-19

The investment holding company says a R5.6 billion equity capital raise also contributed to a big decline in its net asset value per share.

Ball takes executive roll at PPC

Anthony Ball is non-executive chairman of Value Capital Partners, a big shareholder of the cement producer.

Implats’ ramp-up beats expectations

The platinum producer has lifted force majeure on its contractual deliveries and says most customers have elected to receive their metal.

Schroder trims dividend as a safeguard

The real estate investment trust says by retaining additional cash it will be better positioned to withstand the impact of Covid-19 on its portfolio.

Sasol's Lake Charles on the cusp of completion

The last remaining unit at the US project is on track for beneficial operation by the end of September.

Pepkor plans R2 billion bookbuild

The capital raise is just the latest in the retail sector aimed at reducing debt or funding growth opportunities created by the Covid-19 crisis.

intu puts administrators on standby

If it is unable to negotiate a deal with its lenders, the shopping centre owner may have to enter administration.

CMH cuts its cloth to fit new Covid-19 reality

The automotive group is adjusting its inventory to match reduced demand for vehicles as it also scales back its car rental business.

Peregrine says volatility is likely to continue

The financial services group says its investments and assets under management remain well diversified as markets experience continued volatility.

Mpact warns of Covid-19 earnings impact

The packaging group says the lockdown resulted in reduced demand for its packaging, while some non-essential lines stopped operating.

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Telkom disconnects dividends for now

The telecoms group says it needs to preserve capital due to Covid-19 and as it prepares for an imminent auction of valuable spectrum.

Growthpoint says the worst may be behind it

While it entered the Covid-19 crisis with a strong balance sheet and prudent cash-flow management, it may still reconsider dividend payouts.

Stor-Age remains resilient in the face of Covid-19

The self storage property specialist has increased its final dividend but says it is not providing any guidance for the year ahead.

Omnia rallies on profit turnaround

The chemicals, fertiliser and explosives group has reduced debt significantly after a R2 billion rights issue last year.

Switzerland joins Glencore probe

The Swiss Attorney General is investigating the company for failing to have measures in place to prevent graft in the DRC.

City Lodge plans R1.2 billion rights issue

The hotel group needs to reduce debt and cover a cash shortfall as most of its hotels remain closed due to the lockdown and travel restrictions.

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