Wednesday, April 4, 2007

Shoprite's shares climb on buy-out hitch

(Reuters) - Shares in Africa's largest grocery chain Shoprite rose over two percent on Wednesday as investors hoped for changes to the much disputed $2.14 billion proposed private equity buyout of the retailer.

Brait's bid for Shoprite late last year has been mired in controversy with minority shareholders unhappy with the price and concerned about the independence of chairman and controlling shareholder, Christo Wiese.


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