
Africa’s largest asset manager buys additional stake worth $67 million in Stephen Saad’s Aspen Pharmacare
With this latest transaction, PIC’s stake in Aspen is now worth nearly a billion dollars—R15.2 billion ($824.24 million).
With this latest transaction, PIC’s stake in Aspen is now worth nearly a billion dollars—R15.2 billion ($824.24 million).
With the recent rise in Aspen's stock price, the value of his holdings has crossed $550 million, marking a recovery after a challenging 2024.
This downturn is driven by a sustained decline in the market value of his holdings in Aspen Pharmacare, Africa's largest pharmaceutical company.
South African pharmaceutical tycoon Stephen Saad faces setback as Aspen Pharmacare shares decline.
Saad's wealth drops by nearly $160 million after Aspen Pharmacare's shares tumble 20.17 percent over the past 25 days on the JSE.
This follows a gain of $32.2 million recorded between April 23 and May 1, when his stake increased from $654.18 million to $686.41 million.
This increase underscores Saad’s significant influence in South Africa’s business landscape, elevating him among the top investors on the JSE.
This rise in Saad’s stake underscores his pivotal role in South Africa’s business landscape, placing him among the top investors on the JSE.
Aspen anticipates a robust second half of 2024, supported by the launch of sterile manufacturing contracts and continued growth in its active pharmaceutical ingredients (API) business.
This increase cements Saad’s position in the South African business scene, placing him among the leading investors on the JSE.
According to data compiled by Billionaires.Africa, the market value of Saad’s stake in Aspen has increased by $52.4 million to $623.6 million.
Despite the recent stock dip, Saad remains a prominent investor on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange and maintains his status as one of South Africa’s leading businessmen.