
South Africa’s Ackerman family gains $14.25 million as Pick n Pay shares rebound
In just nine days, the family’s stake gained R263.07 million ($14.25 million), clawing back some of last year’s losses.
In just nine days, the family’s stake gained R263.07 million ($14.25 million), clawing back some of last year’s losses.
This offsets earlier losses of $20.15 million between Oct. 7 and 20, when the family’s stake fell from $206.91 million to $186.75 million.
The retailer, partly owned by the South African billionaire Ackerman family, is positioning itself for a recovery following previous financial setbacks.
South African retailer offloads stake amid challenging market conditions.
The Ackerman family holds a 25.53-percent stake in Pick n Pay, equivalent to 124,677,238 shares.
The Ackerman family, led by Gareth Ackerman, currently holds a combined 25.53 percent stake (124,677,238 shares).
Pick ‘n Pay’s discount chain, Boxer, was a bright spot, delivering robust sales growth of 16.1 percent despite a challenging economic environment.
This surge solidifies the Ackerman family’s position as one of the wealthiest investors on the JSE.
The recent decline in Pick ‘n Pay shares has led to a reduction in the market value of the Ackerman family’s stake by R906.4 million ($47.43 million) over the last 15 days
Pick ‘n Pay announces plans for a rights issue to raise up to R4 billion ($210 million) and the listing of its discount grocery chain, Boxer.
The Ackerman family, known for their wealth and diverse investments, currently holds a significant 25.53-percent stake in Pick ‘n Pay, equivalent to 124,677,238 shares.
The Ackerman family, known for their wealth and diverse investments, holds a significant 25.53-percent stake in Pick ‘n Pay, or 124,677,238 shares.
During his tenure, Pick ‘n Pay achieved remarkable milestones, with gross profit rising from R18.40 billion ($1 billion) in 2022 to R20.94 billion ($1.14 billion) in 2023.
Beyond leading one of Africa’s retail giants, Ackerman’s investments make him one of South Africa’s wealthiest business leaders.