Naspers, led by South African billionaire Koos Bekker, faces setback as profits slump below $10 billion
The majority of Bekker’s fortune stems from his 0.85-percent stake in Naspers and another 0.72-percent stake in Prosus.
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The majority of Bekker’s fortune stems from his 0.85-percent stake in Naspers and another 0.72-percent stake in Prosus.
Founded in 1997 under Bekker’s leadership, Prosus has grown into one of the world’s largest technology investors.
Bekker is one of the richest businessmen in South Africa and the entire African continent.
Bekker has been an active businessman since 1985.
Bekker recently sold $190.4 million worth of Prosus shares via a family trust to finance the development of hotels in various countries.
Bekker is chairman of media giants Naspers and Prosus.
Shares rise 1.3 percent after Naspers shuts down its $100-million venture capital fund.
Bekker’s 0.96-percent Naspers stake is valued at $740 million.
Bekker is the driving force behind Naspers and Prosus.
The South African billionaire controls 0.96 percent of Naspers.
Bekker owns a 0.86-percent stake in Amsterdam-based investment group, Prosus NV.
Naspers is a top cable TV operator and e-commerce investor.
Bekker’s 0.84-percent stake in Prosus is worth $588 million.
Prosus N.V. was founded in 1997.
Prosus N.V. has grown into a leading global consumer Internet group.
Bekker is still one of Africa’s wealthiest men, with a net worth of more than $2.2 billion.