
South African billionaire Michiel Le Roux gains $166.76 million as Capitec shares climb
This latest increase builds on an earlier gain of $185 million between Jan. 28 and Feb. 10, when his stake climbed from $2.08 billion to $2.27 billion.
This latest increase builds on an earlier gain of $185 million between Jan. 28 and Feb. 10, when his stake climbed from $2.08 billion to $2.27 billion.
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Capitec Bank shares have edged up 1.07 percent since Jan. 1, despite an early dip in January.
This decline has reduced the market value of his stake to $2.05 billion as the bank contends with broader market challenges.
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Earlier, between Sept. 6 and 19, his stake increased by R1.68 billion ($95.3 million), lifting the value from R37.94 billion ($2.16 billion) to R39.62 billion ($2.26 billion).
Capitec Bank, led by Michiel Le Roux, is set to relax its credit standards to attract more customers and meet rising demand for credit, marking a strategic shift in its approach to lending amid South Africa’s economic challenges.
This rise from R4.69 billion ($270.22 million) in the same period last year highlights Capitec Bank’s resilience in a tough global economy.
Le Roux's stake in Capitec Bank has increased by $95.3 million in just two weeks, reflecting significant gains.