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Our opinion on the current state of WOOLIES(WHL)The sad fall of the Woolworths (WHL) share price was largely due to the decision of previous CEO, Ian Moir, and his board to buy David Jones in Australia for AU$2.1bn. This acquisition has now had R12bn written off its original purchase price of R20bn in 2014. The only aspect sustaining the Woolworths group was its food sales. On 14th January 2020, Woolworths announced that they had appointed Roy Bagattini, from Levi Strauss, to replace Ian Moir as Group CEO with effect from 17th February 2020.

Our opinion on the current state of SANTOVA(SNV)Santova (SNV) is an international logistics company with 19 offices in 7 countries. The company designs, implements, coordinates, controls, and monitors international supply chain activities. Through a virtual client-centric information system, the company facilitates inventory management to provide far more than simple tracking and tracing services. Santova has offices in the East in Thailand, Vietnam, and Malaysia, in Europe in Germany, the Netherlands, and the UK, and in major cities in South

Our opinion on the current state of REINET(RNI)Reinet (RNI) is an investment holding company whose main asset is a holding of roughly 2.12% of British American Tobacco (BAT) worth about $1.8bn, which now accounts for 31% of its net asset value (NAV) - down from 85% ten years ago. This decline from a year ago is because the price of BAT shares has fallen. Most of this reflects the more difficult legal environment for tobacco, especially in the US where the Food and Drug Administration is considering changing the laws on menthol cigarettes.

Our opinion on the current state of PEPKORH(PPH)Pepkor Holdings (PPH), previously known as Pep, is 71.01% owned by Steinhoff International. Following the collapse of the Steinhoff group due to admissions of "accounting irregularities," the directors of Pep decided to change their name back to Pepkor Holdings to avoid negative publicity. The group includes Ackermans, PEP Stores, Bradlows, and HiFi Corporation. Since the problem began in December 2017, and with the COVID-19 pandemic, the share price fell as low as R10 per share in May 2020. Ove

Our opinion on the current state of GTCSA(GTC)GTC is a property group operating in Central and Eastern Europe, with properties in Poland, Bucharest, Budapest, Belgrade, Sophia, and Zagreb. The company manages forty-seven office buildings and six retail properties with a gross lettable area (GLA) of 829,000 square meters, worth about 2.35 billion euros. It is listed on the Warsaw Stock Exchange (WSE) and the JSE. In its results for the year to 31st December 2023, the company reported rental revenue up 10% and a loan-to-value (LTV) of 49.3%.

Our opinion on the current state of AYO AYO is a black-owned technology company that was spun out of AEEI, which still holds 49.4% of the company. There were suspicious circumstances surrounding a massive R4.3bn investment by the Public Investment Corporation (PIC), which has been the subject of a court action by the PIC. This was finally settled on 31st March 2023, with AYO paying the PIC R619m. In effect, PIC pensioners appear to have been fleeced out of billions of rands. Ayo shares listed at R43, fell to as low as 105c, and are no

Our opinion on the current state of AME African Media Entertainment (AME) is a company specializing in running radio stations, with revenue coming principally from advertising on those stations. It has four divisions: 1. **Algoa FM**: Broadcasts from the Garden Route to the Wild Coast. 2. **OFM**: Broadcasts in the Free State, North-West province, Northern Cape, Southern Gauteng, and Northern Natal. 3. **United Stations**: Sells and creates advertising material for the radio stations. 4. **Radio Heads**: Offers media planning and buy

Our opinion on the current state of ANGLO(AGL)Anglo American (AGL) mitigates the typical risk associated with commodity stocks in two ways. Firstly, the company has a diverse portfolio of different minerals, reducing the impact of any one mineral entering a bear trend. Secondly, it maintains a very strong balance sheet with plenty of headroom, allowing it to ride out economic downturns. Anglo describes itself as a globally diversified mining company with a portfolio of world-class mining operations and undeveloped resources. Commodity pric

BHP Group Takeover Bid for Anglo American PLC: Deadline Approach The clock is ticking as we approach the 6pm deadline Friday for Anglo American PLC to respond to BHP Group's takeover bid. This is a significant moment for both companies and the mining industry as a whole. Let's dive into the charts and analyze the current situation. Daily Timeframe Analysis 📉 Looking at the daily chart, the price of Anglo American PLC has been in a long-term decline. Recently, it touched the supply zone between 64.32 and 66.77. This contact resulted in a strong reaction, indi

Our opinion on the current state of COLLINS(CPP)Collins (previously Tradehold) has a portfolio of more than 140 properties with a total gross lettable area of 1.6 million square meters. Most of these properties are industrial, including major distribution centers and industrial complexes let on long-term triple-net leases to leading corporate clients. Collins also manages Tradehold’s Namibian portfolio, consisting of sought-after properties in that country’s main towns such as Windhoek, Walvis Bay, and Gobabis. Tradehold was a real estate in

Our opinion on the current state of BARWORLD(BAW)Barloworld (BAW) is an international supplier of heavy earth-moving equipment and vehicles to the mining, agriculture, infrastructure, power, automotive, and logistics sectors. Its best-known brands include Caterpillar, Avis, Massey-Ferguson, and Challenger. It operates in 24 countries, especially in Southern Africa, Russia, and other emerging markets. Its wide diversity of operations and geographical activities give it some insulation against recession. BAW has sold its Spanish and Portuguese

Our opinion on the current state of MANTENGU(MTU)Previously known as Mine Restoration, this company invests in mining resources. It owns the Langpan Project, which mines and processes chrome with a high concentration of platinum group metals (PGM). The Langpan orebody consists of 3.1 million tonnes of open cast resource and over 4.9 million tonnes of underground resource, as confirmed by the MSA Competent Persons report. In its results for the year to 29th February 2024, the company reported revenue of R109.9m compared with R4.5m in the previ

Our opinion on the current state of EXEMPLAR(EXP)Exemplar (EXP) is a real estate investment trust (REIT) specializing in developing rural shopping centers through its relationship with McCormick Property Development. It listed on the JSE on 12th June 2018. The company owns 26 shopping malls in rural and urban areas close to concentrations of the population, such as Alexandra township and at the Chris Hani Crossing. It has a gross lettable area (GLA) of 382,322 square meters. Its total assets are worth just over R5bn, and it has a further R10bn

Our opinion on the current state of RHBOPHELO(RHB)RH Bophelo (RHB) is a black-owned African healthcare company that listed on the JSE in July 2017 as a "special purpose acquisition company" (SPAC) after raising R500m (50,000 shares at R10 per share). It has since acquired shares in African Healthcare (Pty) Ltd. (AHC), Vryburg Private Hospital (VPH), and Rondebosch Medical Center (Pty) Ltd. (RMC), resulting in its reclassification by the JSE on 30th September 2018. The company acquired 30% of RMC, a company that was independently valued at R34.6

Our opinion on the current state of TIGBRANDS(TBS)Tiger Brands (TBS) is a massive, diversified food producer and marketer in South Africa. It produces and sells well-known brands such as Jungle Oats, Tastic Rice, Koo, All Gold, Albany bread, Purity, Renown, Oros, Five Roses, Black Cat, and Fizzer. The company went through extreme difficulties over the listeriosis outbreak, which was linked to two of its factories and an abattoir. The outbreak resulted in the death of over 200 people. The company has insurance that covers any potential losses as

Our opinion on the current state of PICKNPAY(PIK)Pick 'n Pay (PIK) is a retail grocery chain with 1,858 stores, mostly in South Africa but also in the rest of Africa. The company was started by Raymond Ackerman in 1967 and became the dominant grocery retailer over time, before being displaced by Shoprite/Checkers. Pick 'n Pay was in a slump when Richard Brasher took over as CEO in early 2013. Brasher set in motion a centralisation of distribution, which is now beginning to have a significant impact on efficiency and prices. He also implemented

Our opinion on the current state of DATATEC(DTC)Datatec (DTC) is an international IT and telecommunications company operating in more than fifty countries. It operates in the United States, South America, Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and Asia. Its business is divided into three main divisions: technology distribution through Westcon International, integration and managed services through Logicalis, and consulting and financial services through Datatec Financial Services and Analysys Mason. The CEO, Jens Montanana, is a 10% shareholder. O

Our opinion on the current state of 4SIGHT(4SI)4Sight (4SI) is a Mauritian company specializing in investing in "4th Industrial Revolution" companies and technologies. The first industrial revolution is seen as that which was involved in mechanization with water and steam power, the second came about when products were mass-produced, the third was the advent of computers and automation, and the fourth is what are called "cyber-physical systems." Cyber-physical systems involve cloud computing and the internet of things, evident in the develop

Our opinion on the current state of AFINE(ANI)Afine (ANI) is a real estate investment trust (REIT) formed in 2021 that specializes in acquiring petrol stations. The company acquired five petrol stations in February 2021 and two more in May 2021. In its results for the year to 28th February 2023, the company reported revenue up 29.74% and headline earnings per share (HEPS) down 16.09%. The company's net asset value (NAV) increased by 1.97% to 362c per share. In a trading statement for the year to 29th February 2024, the company estimated th

Our opinion on the current state of BRIKOR(BIK)Brikor (BIK) is a company that manufactures bricks, roof tiles, and clay pipes. It was listed on the Alt-X in August 2007 and describes itself as "...a diverse manufacturer and supplier of building and construction materials across a broad spectrum of the market from low-cost housing, residential to commercial, industrial, civil engineering and infrastructure projects and has a brick and coal segment through its subsidiary, Ilangabi Investments." The company is trying to improve its BEE status.

Our opinion on the current state of ISA Holdings (ISA) ISA Holdings (ISA) is a small Alt-X listed IT company offering network, internet, and information security services in sub-Saharan Africa. The company claims to employ some of the leading IT security specialists and to have the tools and experience to offer effective information security solutions. In its results for the year to 29th February 2024, the company reported revenue up 33% and headline earnings per share (HEPS) up 35%. The company said, "The high proportion of subscription-derived tu

Our opinion on the current state of QUANTUM(QFH)Quantum (QFH) is in the chicken business, operating through four divisions: Animal Feeds, Eggs and Layers, Broilers, and an African Division where it sells related products. Quantum was significantly impacted by the drought in Southern Africa, but since that abated and the price of animal feeds came down, it has benefited from much higher prices of eggs and the lower cost of feeds. In general, the chicken business is a tough industry. It is labour-intensive, creating exposure to union action, in

Our opinion on the current state of BRIMSTON(BRT)Brimstone (BRT) is a black-controlled investment holding company with a diverse portfolio of holdings. It owns: 1. 54.2% of Sea Harvest, which is a listed fishing company and has a market capitalization of just over R4.5bn. 2. 100% of Lion of Africa, a loss-making insurance company, which decided in November 2018 to cease operations and close its doors. 3. 100% of House of Monatic, a loss-making clothing manufacturer. 4. 24% of Oceana, the largest fishing company in South Africa with a market c

Expecting a recovery the value of the brand and company. Firstly expecting to continue trending upwards if the starts trading above R1800-R2000. This is one company that seem to be resilient and functions in bad time because of how big the name is what it means to the people. Looking at Pick n Pay , fundamental it looks like it far fetch for it recover but it is one of the staple names in South African households. In his book 'Same as Ever' author Morgan Housel he leaves a few questions at the end of the book and one of my favorite ones is 'What's alw

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