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Key Points
- Christopher Seabrooke's Sabvest Capital stake drops by $6.35 million in 26 days amid JSE investor sell-offs and portfolio adjustments.
- Sabvest Capital's stock declines by 7.5%, pushing its market value below $200 million, following gains earlier in 2025.
- Despite a $6.35 million loss, Seabrooke remains South Africa's largest Sabvest shareholder and one of the wealthiest investors on the JSE.
After making early gains in the first ten days of 2025, adding to his strong investment returns in 2024, South African businessman Christopher Seabrooke has seen his stake in Sabvest Capital drop by more than $6 million. The decline comes as investors on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) take profits and adjust their portfolios.
Seabrooke, the largest shareholder in Sabvest Capital with a 40.8 percent stake—totaling 16 million shares—remains one of the wealthiest investors on the JSE. However, recent sell-offs and portfolio shifts have wiped R118.2 million ($6.35 million) off the market value of his stake in just 26 days.
Sabvest Capital stock drops 7.5 percent
Sabvest Capital, based in Sandton, is an investment holding company involved in a range of investment activities, from finance advances to managing portfolios of listed debt, equity, and cash. The company holds significant stakes in unlisted businesses and has long-term investments in both listed firms and offshore bond portfolios.
Recently, however, Sabvest's stock has dropped by 7.5 percent, falling from R97.89 ($5.24) on January 10 to R90.5 ($4.85). This decline has pushed the company’s market capitalization below $200 million. The drop follows a period of gains that saw the share price near R100, prompting some investors to take profits and safeguard their capital.
Seabrooke's stake in Sabvest drops $6.35 million
The recent drop in Sabvest’s share price, which has caused its market capitalization to fall below the $200 million mark, has significantly affected Christopher Seabrooke. In just 26 days, his stake in the company has decreased by R118.2 million ($6.35 million), from R1.566 billion ($84.06 million) to R1.45 billion ($77.7 million).
Despite this setback, Seabrooke remains one of South Africa's most prominent business figures. His investment in Sabvest continues to position him among the wealthiest individuals in the country.
