By Gugu Lourie
“Wait, please put your DStv on pause. It’s going to be a jolly good day for Phuthuma Nathi investors on 9 September 2015. “
Black investors in Phuthuma Nathi, the broad-based black economic empowerment arm of pay-TV operator MultiChoice, will share more than R1.2 billion in dividends.
“(MultiChoice) again created significant value for stakeholders and recorded positive financial results despite material shifts in its operating environment. The management team continues to address risks and material issues proactively to ensure great entertainment, sustainability and value creation,” Nolo Letele, the chairman of MultiChoice, said in the group’s 2015 annual report.
Letele added that Phuthuma Nathi was one way in which MultiChoice invest in the future of the South African society.
The pay-TV operator will pay Phuthuma Nathi a gross ordinary dividend of R827 million in 2015 versus R373million and R75 million in ordinary dividends in 2014.
MultiChooice will also pay Phuthuma Nathi 2 scheme shareholders R413 million in gross ordinary dividend compared to R187 milllion and R38 million in ordinary dividends in 2014.
The company didn’t declare special dividend in 2015 versus R264 million paid to Phuthuma Nathi and R180 million paid to Phuthuma Nathi 2 in 2014.
Both Phuthuma Nathi and Phuthuma Nathi 2 investors will receive a total net dividend of 1 561, 48 cents per share to be paid on 9 September 2015.
In December 2011 shares in Phuthuma Nathi began trading publicly.
MultiChoice said investors who invested in the BBBBEE scheme and still held their shares until 31 March 2015 have received a return of over 1 400%, including dividends.
The pay-TV operator said that about 70% of black investors have not sold their share since inception of the schemes.
The principal activities of MultiChoice and its operating subsidiaries are the operation of pay-TV and Internet subscriber platform.
The pay television and internet company said it had increased its pay-TV subscribers by 573,000 in the year, pushing its total figures to 5.4 million households.
“We will continue to focus on giving our customers access to a world of entertainment – anywhere, anytime and on any platform. We will enhance our offerings by inventing original products, investing in and developing new technologies, while continuing to improve our customer service initiatives,” said the firms’ CEO Imtiaz Patel.
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So much has been said & written about BEE being a failure and unsuitable as a mechanism for empowering previously financially disempowered masses. The tremendous success of Phuthumanathi 1 & 2 schemes only serves to prove those sceptics wrong! Today`s share price is currently valued at between R160.00 & R170.00 each. More than 1500% appreciation. What more can any astute investor ask for?
Cebo this is really great news indeed. I am pinching myself for selling my shares in Phuthuma Nathi. I am thinking of buying them again. Wow the share price is at R170 maybe by next year around this time it will be around R300-R350.
MultiChoice is really a good investment and happy that some people can see their money grow.
I love a good story. MultiChoice is making me to smile every year. I am in Durban and cannot wait to get my share of my shares. I invested a lot of money and didn’t know what I was really getting myself into. I gambled the right way. At the time was only attracted by the buzzword BEE but happy bought so much. Now will enjoy my big money on 9 September.
I, agree with all the comments you willmake your money out of the deal . Thnks, regards from frank kalomo
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I bought phuthuma nathi shares in 2005 and would like to know how do i go about checking how is my money doing since 2005.
Hi Maureen, please call Phuthuma Nathi Call Centre at 0860 116 226 or register to view your shares at https://www.phuthuma.co.za/
Comment:Hi my name is Gift I’m worried because since 2007 I bought shares but I have never got anything from Phuthuma Nathi 1 even post or articles may you please contact me from this no 0722240231 or [email protected]
Hi Gift, please call Phuthuma nathi call centre at 0860 116 226
But I did call this number and every time I call it is in voicemail. What do I do then because I also have shares with them and I didn’t receive dividends in 2015.
Masebeni
I would like to buy some shares how do I go about it and from what amount can I buy from
Please contact Inkunzi Investments at 087 16000 18 or email: [email protected]
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No comment now, may be next time
Hi I also bought shares for my daughter in 2005. If I call the call centre, do I need my IDnr or something.
Yes, you need your ID number
Pls help me I want to buy phuthuma nathi shares online
I also want to buy phuthuma nathi shares.Kindly assist on what must I do.