Ibex, formerly Steinhoff, exits Christo Wiese-backed Pepkor in $1.6 billion deal
Ibex exits Pepkor in $1.6 billion deal, ending a scandal-plagued chapter traced to Markus Jooste between 2011 and 2014.
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Ibex exits Pepkor in $1.6 billion deal, ending a scandal-plagued chapter traced to Markus Jooste between 2011 and 2014.
However, the intricate diplomatic process required for Jooste’s extradition remains uncertain.
This comes weeks after Jooste failed to appear in court, marking his first criminal charge since the collapse of Steinhoff.
Wiese-linked retailer Steinhoff files for Dutch court approval for debt restructuring as it looks to regain stability.
Steinhoff’s ties with Wiese underscores the company’s significance.
Wiese is a South African billionaire and retail tycoon.
Wiese is a South African billionaire and retail tycoon who played a key role in the growth and expansion of Shoprite.
In 2014, Wiese sold Pepkor to Steinhoff in exchange for about 20 percent of Steinhoff’s issued shares.