Ann Crotty

Band together to share strong words about proposed share swap and executive pay.

US sanctions could give MTN a second crack at Ethiopian telecoms licence, CompCom confounds with Burger King decision, share dealings at Sibanye-Stillwater … and it seems something is up at Mpact.

The group is not quite up to dealing with unexpected events.

Challenges the extremely favourable position enjoyed by its financial creditors.

Highlighting the whimsical nature of executive pay, notwithstanding the armies of consultants employed to make it appear scientifically precise.

Good results from Barloworld and a trio of retailers, some share price sparkle for Tsogo Sun, Ayo’s 142% dive in profits and 86% increase in dividends, two cents’ on Tencent’s biggest shareholder(s), and some bank AGMs.

No room for denial – but welcome room for shareholders from other countries.

A look at Massmart’s performance and excessive executive pay, Old Mutual (and the fallout of that Covid bonus?), and the dual challenge that’s leading to increasing desperation from Naspers/Prosus.

The distinction between their long-standing (now retired) CEOs could point to the likely victor in the battle between the two beer giants.

It would be useful if the minister coincided his legislative challenge with news of widespread pay cuts for ministers and directors-general.

Could help Heineken carve out a stronger position in the African drinks market.

But for how long can the gravitational tide of the markets be stemmed? Plus a look at Steinhoff, Sasol, Shoprite, Truworths, and Adapt IT.

For one thing, the ‘financial creditors’ – a third category of claimants – are set to receive the full face value of their debt.

Italtile should give a class on how to pass the leadership baton, with ArcelorMittal and Absa among the first to sign up. Plus a look at some share sale action at Truworths and Exxaro.

Shareholders think not as court action relating to the 'discriminatory' split of claimants into two groups looms.