
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.

Alexforbes’ Stewardship Report argues that governance, water security, and other ESG factors are increasingly being evaluated for their effect on company value and long-term returns.

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%.