NEWS ARCHIVES
30 May 2019
Famous Brands dishes up dividend as GBK recovers
The restaurant group says sales at its UK burger chains are showing positive growth as the new year gets underway.
Pepkor gains market share on low price appeal
The retail giant says first-half sales fell short of expectations in a challenging trading environment.
The short-term insurer’s net underwriting margin has dipped below its target range following a series of catastrophes.
The aviation group has appointed joint CEOs to manage its airline and non-airline businesses following the recent resignation of Erik Venter.
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Arrowhead hopeful of post-election recovery
The real estate investment trust says tenants have been affected by the weak economy, resulting in higher vacancies and lower rental rates.
Insimbi trims dividend after tough year
The refractory and non-ferrous alloys group’s profitability was affected by a strike in the plastics industry as well as acquisition costs.
Naspers sets date for Euronext listing
The Amsterdam-listed company will have a free float of up to 27%, which Naspers believes will attract more investors to its global internet assets
29 May 2019
Sibanye gets the nod on Lonmin deal
The transaction will create the world’s biggest primary producer of platinum and help sustain Lonmin’s operations.
MTN makes progress on asset sales
The network operator will raise R1.2 billion of its R15 billion target from the sale of its interests in Amadeus and Travelstart.
Cartrack subscriber growth accelerates
The fleet management and vehicle recovery group expects double-digit subscriber and annuity revenue growth to continue.
Astral ruffled by Lekwa water shortage
An undersupply of water to the poultry producer’s Standerton processing plant has cost it at least R85 million.
ELB cleans up after strategic review
The review was triggered by a cash crunch at Engineering Services due to delays in the final testing of its Gamsberg Zinc project.
SASSA shift delivers a blow to Finbond
The mutual bank and lender says earnings will be sharply lower after the SA Social Security Agency shifted grant recipients to a new debit card.
28 May 2019
Telkom dials up strong 2019 growth
The telecoms operator came close to doubling the number of mobile customers using its services last year.
Reunert hopeful on a recovery in confidence
Demand at the group’s electrical engineering businesses has been subdued due to a cutback in spending by state-owned enterprises.
Dividend bonanza from ISA Holdings
The IT security specialist wants to reduce unnecessarily high cash levels following a year of strong profit growth and high cash flows.
Sun International goes for Latam jackpot
The casino and hospitality group plans to merge its assets in Latin America to create a regional giant.
Insimbi warns of lower earnings
An extended strike at its Plastics division and a new method for accounting for leases will contribute to a decline in full-year profit.
27 May 2019
The life assurer has separated with CEO Peter Moyo over what it called a breakdown in trust.
Knee-jerk reaction as Ascendis fires CEO
The shares recovered early losses to close slightly higher on Friday after declining 3.5% on Thursday on news of Thomas Thomsen’s axing.
Fortress cleared of manipulation in PwC report
The group says PwC found no evidence confirming market manipulation and insider trading but said there was evidence of inadequate governance in the past.
Afrimat progressing on Universal due diligence
The construction materials and commodities group says its diversification strategy is paying off, helping it grow full-year earnings.
Tradehold confirms listing of Collins
The property investment company says it will unbundle the SA property group by February 2022 after receiving an investment in its local property portfolio.
24 May 2019
Walmart sends in CEO as Massmart’s profit falls
The retailer’s shares fell sharply after it warned that first-half headline earnings could be at least 50% weaker than a year ago.
Brait’s shares dive as its value dwindles
The ground has revalued its investments due to a decline in the value of their respective peer groups.
Mediclinic nursing Hirslanden back to health
The private hospitals group says tariff reductions due to regulatory changes will continue to impact its Swiss operation in the short term.
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Foschini styling through the downturn
The fashion and homeware retailer has reported a good rise in earnings despite difficult trading conditions.
Tsogo Sun to list hotels group next month
Shareholders will receive one share in the newly-listed hotels group for every Tsogo Sun share held.
Quantum hurt by lower egg prices
The poultry and feeds group says raw material costs have risen while the price of eggs is on the decline.
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The black-empowered investment group has reduced its debt after disposing of a portion of some of its holdings.
Despite returning to profitability, the business bank and financial services group is remaining prudent by withholding an interim dividend.
The banking group says its 2020 profits could halve from a year earlier due to the impact of Covid-19.
