
FirstRand stake of South African tycoon Laurie Dippenaar nears $400 million
Laurie Dippenaar currently holds a 1.76-percent stake in FirstRand, amounting to 98,726,988 shares, making him one of South Africa’s leading investors.
Laurie Dippenaar currently holds a 1.76-percent stake in FirstRand, amounting to 98,726,988 shares, making him one of South Africa’s leading investors.
This uptick follows a period of steady gains for Gore, with his Discovery stake growing by $22 million between May 15 and 29.
This decline is primarily attributed to local investors reducing their holdings in the renowned Johannesburg-based financial services provider.
This follows a $24.84 million loss between May 10 and 28, when his stake declined from R19.3 billion ($1.05 billion) to R18.84 billion ($1.03 billion).
This setback comes after a previous gain of $5.6 million recorded between April 3 and May 20.
The funding consists of a $200 million direct loan from IFC and up to $50 million mobilized through the managed co-lending portfolio program.
Stephen Brookes, a South African real estate magnate, remains the company’s largest shareholder, holding a 36.08 percent stake.
The recent rise in Italtile’s share price strengthens Giovanni Ravazzotti’s position as a major investor on the JSE.
Brookes, a South African real estate mogul and founder of Balwin Properties in 1996, remains the company’s largest shareholder, holding a 36.08-percent stake.
This significant gain further cements his position as one of South Africa’s wealthiest businessmen.
Despite this setback, Swartzberg remains one of South Africa’s wealthiest businessmen and a leading investor on the JSE.
This recent dip comes on the heels of previous losses recorded between April 17 and 27, when Montanana’s shares in the company fell by $2.4 million
UBS disposed of R216.17 million ($11.8 million) in shares on Sept. 26, 2023, trimming its holding from 5.07 percent to 3.26 percent.
The two newly issued bonds, detailed in filings with the JSE on May 14, have nominal values of R576 million ($31.33 million) and R924 million ($50.26 million).
The surge in Capitec Bank’s share price has propelled the market value of du Plessis’ stake up by $15.53 million over the past 27 days.
Despite the recent plunge, Gore remains a prominent figure on the JSE and one of South Africa’s wealthiest businessmen.