Mpact – 1H FY21 Results

Key message: Volumes recover well with paper margins boosted from switching low-margin paper exports to the local market. Some cost pressures should be recovered through price increases in 2H. Mpact released 1H FY21 results. Revenue increased 16.3% on a 13.2% increase...

Nampak 1H FY20 Results

Key message: Weakness in all regions before any Covid-19 impact means cash flows remain under pressure, and currency liquidity in Angola and Nigeria is deteriorating. Debt covenants remain a concern, with a relaxation most likely required for year-end.   Nampak...

Nampak – Adjusting for Corona Impact

Key message: In the absence of certainty, we adjust our numbers to reflect 3-months of lost revenue to test robustness. We adjust our earnings to reflect an assumed 3-month loss of business due to the lockdown restrictions. The impact and extent of the lockdown can...