Africa’s largest asset manager invests $494 million in Neal Froneman-led Sibanye
Sibanye receives a significant boost with a nearly $500-million investment from the South African government's wholly-owned asset management firm.
Sibanye receives a significant boost with a nearly $500-million investment from the South African government's wholly-owned asset management firm.
The results mark a stark contrast to the same period in 2023, when Sibanye posted a profit of R7.8 billion ($427 million).
UBS disposed of R216.17 million ($11.8 million) in shares on Sept. 26, 2023, trimming its holding from 5.07 percent to 3.26 percent.
JP Morgan’s investment signals confidence in Sibanye-Stillwater’s ability to weather financial challenges and highlights the growth potential of the mining sector.
Sibanye-Stillwater under Froneman faces a critical juncture, needing to navigate a series of impairments and potential covenant breaches to secure its financial future.
The $132.1-million loss stemmed from writedowns on subsidiary investments totaling $2.27 billion under Froneman, reflecting lower prices for platinum, palladium, and rhodium.
Froneman underlines restructuring need to fortify balance sheet
Froneman underscored the importance of fortifying liquidity buffers to mitigate potential downturns. He explicitly ruled out equity issuance as a means of capital procurement.
This surge in his fortune cements Froneman’s position as a key figure in South Africa’s mining sector.
According to data tracked by Billionaires.Africa, the recent surge in Sibanye shares on the JSE has resulted in a notable increase in Froneman’s stake.