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Sirius Real Estate
Ghost Bites
Ghost Bites (Copper 360 | Merafe | Momentum | Pan African Resources | Sirius Real Estate | Tiger Brands)
Tiger Brands put in an exceptional margin performance. Sirius Real Estate had a busy period of deals. Pan African Resources had a record year of cash flow, but the market hated the guidance. Momentum is still living up to its name. NERSA has thrown Merafe a lifeline. Copper 360 finds no love in the market.
Ghost Bites
Ghost Bites (Adcorp | Lewis | Life Healthcare | Sappi | Sirius Real Estate | Trematon)
Lewis is one of South Africa's best businesses. Sirius Real Estate is buying another property in Germany. Adcorp and Life Healthcare need to find more growth. Sappi just about needs a miracle. Trematon shows how hard it is to make money from schools.
Ghost Bites
Ghost Bites (ASP Isotopes | Emira – Octodec | RMB Holdings | Sirius Real Estate)
ASP Isotopes has a make-or-break year ahead. Emira wants to acquire up to 34.9% in Octodec. The question marks around RMB Holdings continue. Sirius Real Estate had a strong year, mainly thanks to Germany.
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 (Bell Equipment | MAS | Sirius Real Estate)
Bell Equipment had a tough year, but they've emerged with a stronger balance sheet. Sirius Real Estate has executed another deal in the German defence strategy. MAS shareholders jumped at the PK Investments bid.
Ghost Bites
Ghost Bites (Astral Foods | BHP | Ethos Capital | iOCO | Master Drilling | PPC | Sabvest | Vukile Property Fund)
BHP, the world's biggest mining house, has a new South African CEO. Astral Foods is printing money. iOCO, PPC and Sabvest are also doing well. Master Drilling had a somewhat flat year in earnings. Vukile is acquiring a property in Spain. Ethos Capital is in the final stages of unlocking value.
Ghost Bites
Ghost Bites (Afrimat | BHP | MTN | Sirius Real Estate)
Afrimat is firmly between a rock and a hard place. BHP released excellent interim results. MTN is moving ahead with the acquisition of IHS. Sirius Real Estate raised nearly R1.7 billion for acquisitions in Germany.
Ghost Bites
Ghost Bites (Aspen | Capitec | City Lodge | Nampak | Pan African Resources | Trustco)
Capitec's excellent growth story continues. Pan African Resources made a fortune in 2025. Aspen's interims are predictably awful, but they are looking to the future. Nampak's business update is encouraging. City Lodge's growth was offset by currency moves. Trustco's Meya Mining raised debt for its diamond mining ambitions.
