NZX set to make 71% gain on two-month investment in BESA
By Paul McBeth
Dec. 11 – NZX Ltd., operator of the New Zealand stock exchange, stands to make a 71% profit on its two-month
investment in the Bond Exchange of South Africa.
The Board of BESA has recommended shareholders accept the Johannesburg Stock Exchange offer of 125 rand per
share, after turning down an earlier offer of 90 rand. NZX is the biggest shareholder in BESA, having acquired its 22%
stake on Oct. 3 for 73.17 rand.
“The NZX anticipates accepting the offer, and will update the market once it has been finalised,” said Lucy
McFadden, spokeswoman for NZX.
In November, NZX said JSE’s offer of 90 rand was “very significantly below fair value,” and it would not support
the takeover. The deal is expected to be completed next year with a single payment concluding the deal.
NZX’s stock last traded at NZ$5.47, and has fallen 40% over the last 12 months.
(Businesswire)
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