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Ghost Bites
Ghost Bites (Datatec | Glencore | Harmony Gold | Hyprop | Impala Platinum | Mpact | The Foschini Group | RCL Foods | Southern...
The Foschini Group released an ugly set of numbers, while Hyprop confirmed an important retail trend. Southern Sun has locked in a great deal. There are mining updates from Glencore, Harmony Gold and Impala Platinum. 377 jobs are on the line at Mpact. At RCL Foods, the sugar industry is hurting them. Super Group is on the wrong end of the UK automotive sector. Zeder is finally selling Zaad. Datatec announced a bolt-on acquisition.
Ghost Bites
Ghost Bites (Datatec | Mr Price | Vukile)
Mr Price's performance reflects just how tough the local apparel sector is at the moment. Vukile is selling a mature portfolio of assets in Spain. Datatec is getting a foothold in the Balkans via a cybersecurity acquisition.
DealMakers
Weekly corporate finance activity by SA exchange-listed companies
Weekly summary of corporate finance activity by South African exchange listed companies.
Ghost Bites
Ghost Bites (Absa | Capitec | Italtile | Nampak | Spar | Sygnia)
In banking, Absa's expense growth is a concern and Capitec is acquiring fintech Walletdoc for up to R400 million. In turnaround valley, Nampak is a lot further along in the process than Spar. Italtile is really struggling in this market. Sygnia is growing strongly, but why is dividend growth lagging?
Ghost Bites
Ghost Bites (African Rainbow Minerals | Blu Label – Cell C | Gold Fields | Vodacom)
Cell C has announced its intention to list on the JSE, with Blu Label getting more restructuring steps out the way. Vodacom has settled the Please Call Me matter for an undisclosed sum. Gold Fields is taking advantage of high gold prices. African Rainbow Minerals' Beeshoek Iron Ore Mine is a casualty of ArcelorMittal.
Ghost Bites
Ghost Bites (AB InBev | Adcorp | Datatec | Dis-Chem | Fairvest | Finbond | Greencoat | Optasia)
Beer volumes are still dropping at AB InBev. Dis-Chem is innovating from a position of strength. Datatec's earnings more than doubled. Great cost control is visible at Adcorp. Optasia's IPO was very successful. Fairvest is buying two malls. Greencoat needs more wind.
Ghost Bites
Ghost Bites (Accelerate Property Fund | Afrimat | Datatec | Finbond | Newpark REIT | SA Corporate Real Estate)
Afrimat has found some positive momentum. Accelerate released the critical Portside disposal circular. Datatec is flying. In other property news, Newpark REIT has updated earnings guidance and SA Corporate Real Estate is selling Bluff Towers. Finally, Finbond is profitable again.
Ghost Bites
Ghost Bites (DRDGOLD | Equites Property Fund | Naspers – Prosus | Sabvest)
DRDGOLD is focusing on throughput more than yield. Equites Property Fund sold a large asset in the UK. The Naspers - Prosus growth story is firmly on track. Sabvest signed off on a great year.
