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.
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Despite recent setbacks, Wiese remains a leading figure in the African business scene.
Premier Group is a prominent South African fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) conglomerate partly owned by billionaire tycoon Christo Wiese.
Wiese, through Titan Fincap, a subsidiary controlled by his investment vehicle, Titan Premier Investments, sold 3.83 million ordinary shares in Shoprite.
Wiese’s link with Steinhoff traces back to 2012 when he exchanged the historic Lanzerac wine estate for $11 million worth of Steinhoff shares.
Wiese’s holdings in Shoprite amount to an 11.58-percent stake, valued at over $780 million.
Wiese owns an 11.58-percent stake in Shoprite, valued at more than $900 million.
Wiese, an influential figure in the retail sector, holds an 11.58-percent stake in Shoprite, valued at over $900 million.
These seven ultra-high net-worth individuals who attribute their substantial wealth to their involvement in retail.
Wiese, a South African billionaire who played an instrumental role in Shoprite’s growth, owns 11.63 percent of the company.
Their prowess has not only caught the attention of Western retailers seeking new avenues for growth but has also steered the course of Africa’s retail evolution.
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.
As the chairman of Invicta, Wiese controls a significant ownership stake of 19.23 percent in Invicta Holdings.
Wiese controls a significant ownership stake of 19.23 percent in the Johannesburg-based investment holding company.
These stakes contribute to Wiese’s expanding wealth and reinforce his position as one of Africa’s most influential business figures.
Back in 2015, Brait, under the leadership of Wiese, acquired an 80-percent stake in Virgin Active for $862.8 million.
Wiese owns a substantial 19.23-percent stake in Invicta Holdings.