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Key Points
- Profit rose to R785.86 million ($44.6 million), driven by operational gains and cost control despite modest revenue growth.
- Sale of KMP Holdings stake and Singapore property added R222 million ($12.6 million) to Invicta’s bottom line.
- While total assets and equity dipped slightly, retained earnings surged, signaling stronger internal financial resilience.
Invicta Holdings, the Johannesburg-based investment firm chaired by South African billionaire Christo Wiese, closed its 2025 financial year on a strong note, with profit rising above $40 million. The company’s improved performance reflects ongoing efforts to streamline operations, boost efficiency, and focus on key areas of the business.
Operational gains lift Invicta's bottom line
According to its audited results for the year ended Mar. 31, 2025, Invicta's profit after tax rose to R785.86 million ($44.6 million), up from R584.11 million ($33.23 million) the previous year. This increase came even as revenue saw only a modest gain, from R7.65 billion ($435.2 million) to R8.11 billion ($461.42 million). The results show that the company’s focus on core operations and cost control is paying off.
A big part of the earnings boost came from better operational performance. Operating profit, excluding foreign exchange movements, was up 21 percent compared to the previous year. The company also completed the sale of its entire stake in KMP Holdings to its joint venture partner, Kian Ann Engineering Pte. Ltd., which owns 48.8 percent of the business. In addition, the group’s property in Singapore, owned through the Kian Ann venture, was sold and operations were shifted to China. These moves resulted in a one-time profit of R222 million ($12.6 million).
Inside Wiese’s engineering empire, Invicta
Invicta’s core business involves distributing engineering components and consumables across South Africa, the rest of Africa, Europe, and the United States. The company provides a wide range of services, from supplying fluid technology products to offering on-site installation and maintenance. Wiese, who chairs the board, holds a 46.4 percent stake in the group through 42.7 million shares.
At its core, Invicta focuses on managing and growing investments across sectors such as industrial consumables, automotive and agricultural parts, and equipment for earth-moving and capital projects. The group’s operations are primarily centered around supplying replacement parts and providing maintenance services in these industries.
Retained earnings surge amid asset decline
Despite its solid earnings, the company reported a slight dip in total assets, from R9.31 billion ($530 million) in March 2024 to R9.2 billion ($520 million) a year later. Shareholders’ equity also fell from R5.77 billion ($328.1 million) to R5.45 billion ($310 million). However, retained earnings rose significantly, from R2.25 billion ($128 million) to R2.84 billion ($161.5 million), pointing to stronger internal financial health.
