Christo Wiese’s stake in Shoprite rises by $115 million in 13 days
South African billionaire Christo Wiese’s stake in Shoprite has increased by $115.84 million, strengthening his position among Africa’s wealthiest.
South African billionaire Christo Wiese’s stake in Shoprite has increased by $115.84 million, strengthening his position among Africa’s wealthiest.
The purchase, finalized on Oct. 7, 2024, concludes a scrip loan agreement that allowed Titan Fincap to borrow 3,831,164 shares of Shoprite on Oct. 12, 2023.
The sale includes the OK Furniture and House & Home brands, as well as Shoprite's credit loan book, insurance arrangements, inventory, and certain fixed assets.
Despite this setback, Wiese remains a prominent figure among JSE investors and retains his position as one of Africa’s wealthiest businessmen.
Shoprite Holdings is partially owned by South African billionaire Christo Wiese, who holds an 11.63-percent stake in the retailer.
Established in May 2022, the SET is a non-vesting, perpetual trust funded with 40 million Shoprite Checkers shares valued at R8.9 billion ($478.07 million).
After a brief rise in February-March, his stake in Shoprite has declined by more than $60 million, dipping below $900 million.
Shoprite, boasting more than 2,900 stores across Africa, is partly owned by South African billionaire Christo Wiese, who holds an 11.63-percent stake in the retailer.
The recent multimillion-dollar increase in the market value of his stake can be attributed to increased investors’ interest in the retail giant.
Since taking the helm in January 2017, Engelbrecht has continued to enhance the legacy established by his predecessor, Whitey Basson.
The 82-year-old South African businessman’s journey in the diamond industry began in 1976 when he purchased a mine along the Orange River.
The funding, part of Shoprite’s ongoing expansion initiative, is set to address the anticipated volume and logistics demands for the next decade.
Wiese owns an 11.5-percent stake in the leading supermarket chain, which translates to a total of 68,083,200 ordinary shares in the group.
Wiese’s holdings in Shoprite amount to an 11.58-percent stake, valued at more than $920 million.
From transforming Shoprite into a retail giant to reshaping the grocery market, Basson’s enduring impact reverberates across various sectors.