Investec Limited’s core focus is on Specialist Banking and Wealth & Investment, primarily in the South African market, with smaller operations in Mauritius. Included in Investec Limited’s operations are equity investments that were recently shifted out of the core banking activities. These include 1) IEP Group (Pty) Ltd, an investment holding company with a controlling stake in an operational services, manufacturing and distribution group, valued at R5.4bn at 31 March 2022; 2) Investec Property Fund Limited (“IPF”), a South African Real Estate Investment Trust (“REIT”) listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (“JSE”) since 2011, consisting of direct and indirect real estate investments in South Africa and Europe; and 3) Ninety One, a global investment manager with a market leading position in South Africa. Effective 30 May 2022, Investec Limited’s entire shareholding in Ninety One (with a market value of R4.5bn at 31 March 2022) was distributed to its shareholders and Investec Limited no longer holds any direct shares in Ninety One.
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