Nampak invests R938m in glass packaging

Date: 24 November 2011
Source: http://www.businesslive.co.za

Date: 24 November 2011

Nampak has acquired the other 50% share in its glass packaging business from Wiegand-Glas for R938 million.

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Andrew Marshall, CEO of Nampak said "this acquisition is part of our strategy of investing in our core businesses where we believe we have competitive advantages.



"As a result, Nampak is looking to grow its glass operations in South Africa and the rest of Africa. This will be more easily achieved by us owning 100% of the glass business.



"Although they will no longer be shareholders in the business we are pleased that Wiegand-Glas have agreed to remain as our technical service provider."



The transaction is subject to the approval of the Competition Authorities.
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