
Sanlam expects Santam deal to lift returns
Sanlam says buying out Santam’s minority shareholders would support earnings growth, improve capital allocation and help lift adjusted return on equity above 20% by 2030.

Sanlam says buying out Santam’s minority shareholders would support earnings growth, improve capital allocation and help lift adjusted return on equity above 20% by 2030.

Despite a 20% drop in the value of new business, Momentum’s annuity earnings remain strong and underlying profitability resilient, lifting normalised headline earnings 41%.

The fallout could be very uncomfortable for equity investors and savers.