Karooooo shares drop, leading to $107-million loss for Zak Calisto
South African tech mogul Zak Calisto faces wealth decline amid Karooooo share drop.
South African tech mogul Zak Calisto faces wealth decline amid Karooooo share drop.
Total revenue climbed 7 percent to R2.19 billion ($124.2 million) from R2.04 billion ($115.7 million) a year earlier.
Calisto’s net worth has surged significantly, driven by a sharp rise in the market value of his shares in Karooooo.
South African tech mogul Zak Calisto's fortune surges by $65 million amid Karooooo's market rally
Year-to-date, Karooooo shares are up 48.27%, offering substantial returns to shareholders, exemplifying robust market performance.
Despite this setback, Calisto remains one of Africa’s leading tech entrepreneurs, underscoring Karooooo’s continued prominence in smart transportation management.
Zak Calisto, who founded Karooooo in 2001 to provide stolen car recovery services in South Africa, holds a 74.73-percent stake in the company
Under Calisto’s leadership, the company has become a leading provider of intelligent transportation management and analytics.
Despite the decrease in his stake in Karooooo, Calisto remains one of Africa’s top tech entrepreneurs.
Calisto, who holds a 74.7-percent stake in Karooooo worth more than $640 million, ranks as one of Africa’s leading tech entrepreneurs.
This surge highlights Calisto’s influence in South Africa’s tech sector, underscoring his role in shaping Karooooo’s path forward as a top provider of intelligent transportation solutions.
Amid the recent market volatility, the market value of Calisto’s stake has dropped significantly by $34.52 million, falling from $609.57 million on March 21 to $575.05 million.