Namibian tycoon Sven Thieme’s O&L sells clean energy stake to Belgium’s CMB.TECH
Namibian tycoon Sven Thieme’s O&L sells its Cleanergy stake to Belgium’s CMB.TECH, advancing Namibia’s green hydrogen ambitions.
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Namibian tycoon Sven Thieme’s O&L sells its Cleanergy stake to Belgium’s CMB.TECH, advancing Namibia’s green hydrogen ambitions.
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Trustco Group’s debt to Next Capital hit $280 million, boosting the Van Rooyen family’s financial control.
The move comes after Trustco revealed that it is considering delisting from the Johannesburg Stock Exchange as part of its plan to pursue a direct listing on Nasdaq.
The new shares were allocated to Riskowitz Value Fund on Jan. 21, 2025, marking the first tranche of the acquisition.
The deal, which marks a major move for Trustco, will proceed as planned, with all conditions either met or waived.
The financial maneuver follows Trustco’s announcement of a new loan agreement that obviates the necessity for a previously issued cautionary statement.
This revelation follows Trustco’s divestiture of a 70-percent stake in the Meya Mining diamond mine to Sterling Global Trading last year, retaining a 19.5-percent interest.
The partnership aligns with Trustco’s active pursuit of new capital sources, particularly in the wake of the decline in its market capitalization in recent years.
The endeavor aligns with O&L’s commitment to fostering sustainable solutions and contributing positively to societal and ecological welfare.
The ambitious acquisition, pending regulatory approvals, represents a milestone for O&L Group, already riding high on Thieme’s success in leading the sale of a 50.01-percent stake in NBL Investment Holdings.
Van Rooyen, holding an impressive 63.94-percent stake in Trustco with 1,004,000,060 shares, stands out as one of Namibia’s wealthiest individuals.
Trustco detailed its plan to issue new shares to RVF through an option, solidifying RVF’s position as a key anchor investor with a cash injection of up to $50 million.