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
This surge in his fortune cements Froneman’s position as a key figure in South Africa’s mining sector.
The $155.9-million cash purchase consideration for Reldan was financed through a $500-million senior unsecured guaranteed convertible bond issued in November 2023.
Speaking at the group’s annual results presentation, Froneman stressed that such an offer would be a last resort measure.