Sunday, December 22, 2024

The Finance Ghost

GHOST BITES (Aspen | Metair | Rex Trueform | Sanlam | Sasfin)

Aspen is bringing Eli Lilly's Ozempic competitor to the SA market. Metair is getting even less from the Mutlu disposal than we thought. Rex Trueform is buying a software group at a huge multiple. Sanlam unlocked billions from Allianz. Sasfin is delisting this month.

GHOST BITES (enX | Grindrod | MAS | NEPI Rockcastle | Sibanye-Stillwater | South32)

EBITDA margins are significantly lower at Grindrod. Sibanye-Stillwater has raised $500 million through a streaming deal in its local PGM mines. South32 is navigating the Mozambique unrest successfully.

GHOST BITES (London Finance & Investment Group | Powerfleet | Schroder European Real Estate)

London Finance & Investment Group is set to delist. Powerfleet has given an idea of what its enlarged group now looks like financially. Schroder European Real Estate is fighting with French tax authorities.

GHOST BITES (African Rainbow Capital | Jubilee Metals | Metair | Orion | Sirius | Transaction Capital)

Tyme Group's Series D raise is extremely encouraging for ARC. Metair got out of Turkey just in time. Sirius Real Estate has acquired property in Germany. Jubilee Metals is struggling with power in Zambia. Transaction Capital finalised the Road Cover disposal.

One weird year for Haliey Welch

Haliey Welch (yes, that's the correct spelling) has had quite the year. You probably know her as Hawk Tuah Girl, an internet sensation who has now been caught up in a legal tangle linked to crypto. Dominique Olivier tells this story of internet fame.

GHOST BITES (enX | Labat | SA Corporate Real Estate | Sabvest | South32 | Supermarket Income REIT)

enX has sold its lubricants division and the market loves the deal. SA Corporate Real Estate released a pre-close update. Sabvest and South32 have corporate news. Labat is still losing a fortune. Supermarket Income REIT lists on the JSE.

GHOST STORIES #52: Beating Money Dysmorphia

To close out the year, René Basson of Satrix made her debut on Ghost Stories for a fascinating conversation on the topic of money dysmorphia. This is a mismatch between financial behaviour and financial means - and yes, it can work in both directions i.e. whether you have plenty of money or not enough!

GHOST BITES (Bidvest | Gemfields | KAP | Pan African Resources | Transaction Capital)

Bidvest is selling Bidvest Bank and other financial services businesses. Transaction Capital needs thing to improve at Nutun. Pan African Resources is shining brightly. KAP may finally be catching a break. Gemfields had a decent ruby auction.

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