South African Saltzman family transfers $47 million in Dis-Chem shares to executives
The recent sale aligns with a broader trend in the South African retail industry, where founding families reduce their control over companies.
The recent sale aligns with a broader trend in the South African retail industry, where founding families reduce their control over companies.
The Ackerman family, known for their wealth and diverse investments, holds a significant 25.53-percent stake in Pick ‘n Pay, or 124,677,238 shares.
The Ackerman family owns a substantial 25.53-percent stake in Pick ‘n Pay, or 124,677,238 shares.
The Ackerman family owns a notable 25.53-percent stake in Pick ‘n Pay, constituting 124,677,238 issued shares.
The Ackerman family holds a substantial 25.53-percent stake in Pick ‘n Pay, or 124,677,238 issued shares.
Lynette and Ivan Saltzman, who established Dis-Chem Pharmacies in 1978, presently hold a beneficial 35.15-percent stake in the healthcare giant.
The Ackerman family holds a significant 25.53-percent stake in the retailer, or 124,677,238 issued shares.
Despite this setback, the Ackerman family remains among the country’s richest families and top investors on the local bourse.
The Ackerman family is one of the richest families in South Africa.
Pick ‘n Pay operates more than 2,000 stores across eight African countries.
Over the years, Dis-Chem Pharmacies has grown into one of South Africa’s leading retail healthcare groups.
The South African Mouton family owns 24.5 percent of the company.
The $15.04-million dividend was drawn from the group’s retained earnings of $306.5 million.