
South African tycoon Paul Hanratty-led Sanlam, declares $522.3 million dividend payout in 2024
Sanlam raises its dividend 11% to $522.3 million, driven by strong earnings, strategic partnerships, and solid growth in key African and Indian markets.
Sanlam raises its dividend 11% to $522.3 million, driven by strong earnings, strategic partnerships, and solid growth in key African and Indian markets.
The move, disclosed in a regulatory filing on Friday, Feb. 21, 2025, underscores the deep relationship between the two firms.
Sanlam partners with Fedhealth to provide integrated healthcare, insurance, and investment solutions, expanding affordable healthcare access to South Africans.
The agreement, valued at R5 billion ($275.7 million), makes Ninety One the primary active investment manager for Sanlam.
The move, positions Sanlam to leverage MultiChoice’s broad subscriber base and payment systems to expand its financial services offerings across Africa.
Sanlam’s interest in SGIC is set to rise from 40 percent to 51 percent, and in SLIC from 42 percent to 54 percent.