South African billionaire Christo Wiese’s Shoprite stake drops below $1 billion—first time in months
The decline reflects growing pressure on retail stocks in South Africa, as investor sentiment shifts on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange.
Shoprite Holdings
Shoprite, backed by South African billionaire Christo Wiese, posts $6.8 billion in half-year sales
The group’s South African supermarket division, which accounts for 83.7 percent of total revenue, recorded a 10.4 percent increase in sales, reaching $5.7 billion.
South African executive Anton De Bruyn pockets $1.7 million from Shoprite in 2024
This represents a 55.47 percent increase from his 2023 remuneration, reflecting both his contributions and the group's strong financial performance.
Pieter Engelbrecht pockets $4.5 million as Shoprite CEO
Shoprite CEO Pieter Engelbrecht’s 2024 compensation package comprises a secure base pay of $1.01 million and a performance-based short-term incentive of $917,841.
Christo Wiese sees $96.3 million rise in Shoprite stake this year
Wiese, a key architect behind Shoprite’s transformation into Africa's largest retailer, holds a 10.67 percent stake in the retail giant.
Christo Wiese’s stake in Shoprite rises by $115 million in 13 days
South African billionaire Christo Wiese’s stake in Shoprite has increased by $115.84 million, strengthening his position among Africa’s wealthiest.
Titan Fincap settles $63.1-million loan with Shoprite shares acquisition
The purchase, finalized on Oct. 7, 2024, concludes a scrip loan agreement that allowed Titan Fincap to borrow 3,831,164 shares of Shoprite on Oct. 12, 2023.
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.
South African billionaire Christo Wiese takes $66.3-million hit on Shoprite stake
Despite this setback, Wiese remains a prominent figure among JSE investors and retains his position as one of Africa’s wealthiest businessmen.
Christo Wiese-backed Shoprite joins retailers investing $125 million in startups every five years
Shoprite Holdings is partially owned by South African billionaire Christo Wiese, who holds an 11.63-percent stake in the retailer.
South African billionaire Christo Wiese’s Shoprite employee trust pays out $27 million in two years
Established in May 2022, the SET is a non-vesting, perpetual trust funded with 40 million Shoprite Checkers shares valued at R8.9 billion ($478.07 million).
South African billionaire Christo Wiese’s stake in Shoprite falls below $900 million
After a brief rise in February-March, his stake in Shoprite has declined by more than $60 million, dipping below $900 million.
Shoprite backed by South African billionaire Christo Wiese takes lead on climate, water issues in retail
Shoprite, boasting more than 2,900 stores across Africa, is partly owned by South African billionaire Christo Wiese, who holds an 11.63-percent stake in the retailer.
South African billionaire Christo Wiese gains $46.9 million from Shoprite shares
The recent multimillion-dollar increase in the market value of his stake can be attributed to increased investors’ interest in the retail giant.
South African executive Pieter Engelbrecht leads Shoprite to $6.3 billion in half-year sales
Since taking the helm in January 2017, Engelbrecht has continued to enhance the legacy established by his predecessor, Whitey Basson.