Namibian tycoon Quinton van Rooyen has seen a notable comeback in his wealth recently, fueled by the impressive surge in the market value of his stake in Windhoek-based investment holding company, Trustco Group Holdings (Trustco).
After facing financial challenges last year, van Rooyen’s stake in Trustco has risen by R200.80 million ($10.62 million) since Jan. 23, driven by heightened interest from local investors and market participants, resulting in a significant boost in the company’s share price.
Van Rooyen’s Trustco makes waves: 71-percent surge propels market cap above $40 million
Trustco, a diversified investment holding firm majority owned and led by van Rooyen, focuses on premium assets in the financial services and resource sectors, historically delivering sustainable, long-term growth for stakeholders.
In a recent upswing, Trustco’s shares surged by 71.4 percent over the past two weeks, from R0.28 ($0.015) on Jan. 23 to R0.48 ($0.025), pushing its market capitalization beyond $40 million at the time of this report. This surge reflects substantial financial gains for shareholders.
The positive momentum on the Namibia Stock Exchange follows Trustco’s announcement of its plan to issue new shares to the U.S. fund Riskowitz Value Fund LP (RVF) for an equity investment of up to NAD950 million ($50 million). This move represents a noteworthy cash infusion into Trustco, contributing to the recent surge in its shares.
Van Rooyen’s investment in Trustco soars, market value exceeds $25 million
Van Rooyen, holding an impressive 63.94-percent stake in the investment holding company with 1,004,000,060 ordinary shares, stands out as one of Namibia’s wealthiest individuals.
The recent upswing in the company’s share price has elevated the market value of van Rooyen’s stake by R200.8 million ($10.6 million) over the past two weeks, climbing from R281.12 million ($14.87 million) on Jan. 23 to R481.92 million ($25.49 million).
This surge in Trustco’s stake value highlights the resilience and growth potential in Namibia’s investment landscape, solidifying Trustco Group’s prominent role in the country’s financial and resource sectors.
