Aveng (AEG)...free lunch?!

Here we are, back in the 15’s again.

Anyone still holding Aveng?

Still holding, still red, but still believe there is better days to come for AEG. 

Results due on 23 Aug. Hopefully some news on Trident.

Results due on 23 Aug. Hopefully some news on Trident.

https://www.biznews....7/biznews-aveng

Settlement of uncertified claim and repayment of external debt and renewal of cautionary announcement
 

AVENG LIMITED

Incorporated in the Republic of South Africa

(Registration number: 1944/018119/06)

ISIN: ZAE000302618

SHARE CODE: AEG

(‘Aveng’ or ‘the Company’ or “the Group”)

SETTLEMENT OF UNCERTIFIED CLAIM AND REPAYMENT OF EXTERNAL DEBT AND

RENEWAL OF CAUTIONARY ANNOUNCEMENT

Settlement of Uncertified Claim

Aveng is pleased to announce that it has reached settlement on and received payment of R282 million (AUD25

million) for a long-outstanding claim. This long-standing claim was previously disclosed as an amount that had

been subject to protracted legal proceedings and reported in the amounts due from / (to) contract customers in

the December 2021 interim results.

The settlement results in a small profit to the previously reported position, reduced ongoing legal costs and the

removal of litigation uncertainty. This dispute dates back prior to March 2016, when McConnell Dowell instituted

action against its client, with a view to recovering previously expended costs. Through the course of this protracted

litigation and delay, McConnell Dowell has significantly grown its business despite having liquidity tied up in this

dispute. The resolution of the dispute is a significant achievement and the resulting additional liquidity has

currently been retained in McConnell Dowell and is reserved for future investment opportunities that add

incrementally to the Group’s growth and performance.

Repayment of External Debt

Aveng has continued its debt reduction strategy during the year to 30 June 2022, through the scheduled

repayment of R275 million in June 2022. The cumulative repayments have reduced external debt by R350 million

in the financial year to 30 June 2022. Should the Trident Steel transaction be successfully concluded, it is expected

that the proceeds will be utilised to settle the remaining debt in South Africa, create further liquidity and strengthen

the financial position of Aveng.

Renewal of cautionary announcement

In line with the cautionary announcement released on the SENS on 13 June 2022, negotiations continue to

progress and shareholders are advised to exercise caution when dealing in the Company’s securities.

The Group expects to release its full year results on or about 23 August 2022.

5 July 2022

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Investec Bank Limited

Itumeleng Lepere

Stakeholder Engagement Lead

Tel: 011 779 2800

Email: investor.relations@avenggroup.com

Date: 05-07-2022 04:13:00

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Interested to know how significantly would the debt decrease with this transaction. Anyone have a ballpark figure?

Listen Up Avengers….

So I contacted the company about the deafening silence while this share plummets.
In short- no current communication planned. We may (or may not!) hear something by end next month!

In any other realm, sitting SILENT in a listed company on a loss of more than 60% value in months - after hanging around for years through the pain - would have resulted in the entire board fired.

Here? crickets….

Anyone care to join me for some shareholder activism. This one is begging for it.

Hey the CEO and CFO awarded themselves  2,4 million shares (1,2bn preconsolidation)  - so are sitting pretty even at R13. No need to talk to the peasant shareholders that supported the company when it needed it!

Looks like my estimate of 30% down after share consolidations was a bit off. I still see no value in share consolidations as the shareholders take all the risk of exposing themselves to the downside again and yet it happens time and time again where shareholders approve the consolidations. Why I ask you , why????

Yes I agree. This is really disappointing. I note today it went down to R13 per share. Often I am just too scared to look as I will be getting a new surprise. So it has now lost more that 50% of its value since the consolidation at R30.

I think this downward spiral is due to world economy under threat of all sorts of things. Ukraine conflict, high inflation,  high energy prices, rampant inflation. The problem with Trident steel just hastened the downward trend. Al shares are taking a knock.

I am in it for the long haul.  I think we should ride it out as they have good businesses in McDonnel and Moolmans. I am sure the share will recover.

Yes, and now no one hears anything  from Aveng management to calm down the situation. They are now missing in action