
South African billionaire Michiel le Roux's Capitec Bank stake rebounds above $2.2 billion
Capitec Bank shares have edged up 1.07 percent since Jan. 1, despite an early dip in January.
Capitec Bank shares have edged up 1.07 percent since Jan. 1, despite an early dip in January.
This decline comes after a strong 2024 performance that saw Mouton’s stake gain $350 million, soaring from over $650 million to beyond $1 billion.
This decline has reduced the market value of his stake to $2.05 billion as the bank contends with broader market challenges.
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Capitec’s strong returns have solidified its position as one of the JSE’s top performers in 2024, offering a 56.29 percent return year-to-date.
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Earlier, between Sept. 6 and 19, his stake increased by R1.68 billion ($95.3 million), lifting the value from R37.94 billion ($2.16 billion) to R39.62 billion ($2.26 billion).
Over the past 12 weeks, Mouton’s stake has increased by R3.02 billion ($173.13 million), rising above the $1-billion mark.
Capitec Bank has blocked electronic funds transfers to cryptocurrency exchanges, urging clients to use its costlier Capitec Pay service instead, citing fraud prevention.
Capitec Bank faces mounting criticism over new crypto payment restrictions, with users voicing concerns about higher fees and questioning whether the move is more about profits than fraud prevention.
Capitec Bank, led by Michiel Le Roux, is set to relax its credit standards to attract more customers and meet rising demand for credit, marking a strategic shift in its approach to lending amid South Africa’s economic challenges.
This rise from R4.69 billion ($270.22 million) in the same period last year highlights Capitec Bank’s resilience in a tough global economy.
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