Business News

• Financial Declines: Net asset value per share drops to R14.15 from R14.66.
• Earnings Plunge: Headline and basic earnings per share show a loss of 51 cents.
• Profit Loss: Income falls to R1,548,259; net profit before tax turns to a loss of R25,546,495.

• Gemfields’ AGM on June 25, 2024, saw 67.30% shareholder attendance.
• Most resolutions, including director re-elections, received strong support.
• Special resolution on share issuance did not meet required shareholder majority.

• Brait PLC’s FY 2024 results showcase impressive growth and profitability across key assets.
• Virgin Active’s EBITDA surged to £80 million, up from £33 million in September 2023.
• Premier recorded a 19% EBITDA growth to R2.1 billion, with a leverage ratio of 0.9x.

• Kore Potash advances negotiations with PowerChina for Kola project EPC contract.
• Key discussions held in Beijing, further session planned for early July.
• Funding requirements highlighted for working capital and project construction financing.

Sirius Real Estate, a leading owner of business and industrial parks, announced major UK acquisitions. The company spent over £31

Sasol Limited has achieved a major legal victory. The High Court has awarded the company R3.89 billion in damages. This

• Nampak expects HEPS of 4,700-5,500 cents and EPS of 4,600-5,400 cents for continuing operations in HY24.
• The company reported improved financial performance due to cost reduction, lower forex losses, and asset disposals.
• Nampak’s WANS for HY23 was re-presented due to share consolidation and rights offer in September 2023.

• Safari Investments RSA (SAR) reports a 7% increase in operating profit to R302.6 million.
• Occupancy rate climbs to 97.62% with a vacancy factor of only 2.38%.
• Declares a dividend of 31 cents per share despite a decrease in distributable earnings.

• Thungela Resources appoints Yoza Jekwa to audit committee and social, ethics, and transformation committee.
• Sango Ntsaluba joins the social, ethics, and transformation committee as a member.
• Interim appointments fill vacancies following the passing of non-executive director Thero Setiloane.