Nampak full-year revenue up 21%
Mon, 05 Dec 2022 11:43:45 GMT
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- The operational success of Nampak's core businesses despite financial setbacks.
- The announcement of a rights issue to address financial challenges and uncertainty in the market.
- The importance of trust in the South African economy and political landscape for businesses like Nampak.
South African packaging company Nampak has had a challenging year, with a 5.2 billion rand position in the current market. Despite operational success with trading income up 13%, the company faced significant setbacks that led to disappointing results. Foreign exchange losses in Nigeria and impairment losses due to global risk premiums and interest rates took a toll on the company's financial health. CEO Eric explained that these were abnormal items that should reverse once the market normalizes, highlighting the underlying strength of Nampak's core businesses. To address the financial challenges, Nampak announced a rights issue of up to $2 billion, surprising the market and leaving investors uncertain about the company's future.
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