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Mr Price
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 (DRDGOLD | MC Mining | Pepkor | Shoprite | Vukile)
Pepkor and Shoprite have shown us what success in retail looks like. Vukile is acquiring a property in Spain. DRDGOLD agreed a multi-year wage deal, but it comes at a cost. MC Mining is suspending operations at Uitkomst Colliery to preserve cash.
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.
Ghost Bites
Ghost Bites (Mr Price | Reinet | Valterra Platinum)
Mr Price is pushing ahead with the NKD deal. Valterra Platinum had a spectacular second half in 2025. Reinet's lack of share buybacks is a strong signal that they have big plans for their cash.
Ghost Bites
Ghost Bites (Mr Price | NEPI Rockcastle)
Mr Price isn't backing off on the NKD deal, despite the absolute hatred for the transaction from the market. NEPI's pre-close update shows the importance of looking at per-share growth.
Ghost Bites
Ghost Bites (Fairvest | Mantengu | Premier Group – RFG Holdings)
Premier and RFG Holdings shareholders gave a resounding approval to the deal that will combine the groups. Fairvest is investing deeper in township fibre. Mantengu has commissioned the second chrome processing plant.
DealMakers
Who’s doing what this week in the South African M&A space?
Weekly summary of Merger & Acquisition activity by South African companies
Ghost Bites
Ghost Bites (Anglo American | Grindrod | KAP | Libstar | Mr Price)
Mr Price blows up its investment thesis - and spectacularly. KAP is looking much better. Anglo American and Teck Resources shareholders approve the merger. Grindrod's performance is a mixed bag. Libstar continues to clean house.

