South African billionaire Christo Wiese-backed Shoprite rewards investors with $91.5 million payout
The payout reflects the company’s commitment to rewarding shareholders while navigating economic pressures.
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Shoprite, linked to South African billionaire Christo Wiese, to sell furniture unit to Pepkor for $179 million
The sale includes the OK Furniture and House & Home brands, as well as Shoprite's credit loan book, insurance arrangements, inventory, and certain fixed assets.
Christo Wiese's Shoprite reports $348-million profit in 2024
Shoprite Holdings reports robust 2024 financial performance amidst economic challenges.
South African billionaire Christo Wiese’s Shoprite shares rebound above $900 million
With his Shoprite stake now reapproaching the $1-billion mark, Wiese remains a billionaire, with his net worth likely exceeding $1.2 billion.
South African billionaire Christo Wiese loses $30 million from Shoprite stake
Wiese holds a 10.67-percent stake in Shoprite, equivalent to 63,110,920 shares valued at over $850 million.
South African billionaire Christo Wiese faces $54.7-million loss from Shoprite stake
Wiese’s holdings in Shoprite amount to an 11.58-percent stake, valued at more than $920 million.
South African billionaire Christo Wiese makes $122 million from Shoprite shares
Wiese owns an 11.5-percent stake in the leading supermarket chain, or 68,083,200 ordinary shares.
South African billionaire Christo Wiese $100-million poorer as Shoprite shares slump
Despite recent setbacks, Wiese remains a leading figure in the African business scene.
Shoprite to pay South African billionaire Christo Wiese $13.8-million dividend
Wiese owns an 11.58-percent stake in Shoprite, valued at more than $900 million.
South African tycoon Pieter Engelbrecht pockets $2.6-million salary from Shoprite
Since assuming the mantle of CEO in January 2017, Engelbrecht has led Shoprite to impressive financial milestones.
South African executive Anton De Bruyn’s salary at Shoprite amounts to $1 million
De Bruyn’s 2022 compensation package comprises a secure base pay of $323,500 and a performance-based short-term incentive of $260,000.
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Shoprite, linked to South African billionaire Christo Wiese, expects sales to surpass $12 billion
Wiese’s 11.63-percent stake in Shoprite is worth $952 million, cementing his position as one of the leading investors on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange.
