Listed on the JSE on 3 May 1999, AEEI is a majority black-owned and black-controlled diversified investment holding company based in South Africa and is a subsidiary of Sekunjalo Investment Holdings (Pty) Ltd.
We have investments in fishing and brands, technology, events and tourism, health, and beauty, and biotherapeutics, all supporting Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) and small, medium and micro-enterprises (SMMEs) as well as strategic investments, some with international partners.
We exist to empower previously disadvantaged individuals through job creation and maximising shareholder wealth generation through strategic investments.
FISHING AND BRANDS
TECHNOLOGY
EVENTS AND TOURISM
HEALTH AND BEAUTY
BIOTHERAPEUTICS
STRATEGIC INVESTMENTS
Our primary market remains South Africa and we continue to expand our footprint into the rest of Africa. Outside of South Africa, we have a market presence in Asia, Dubai, Saudi Arabia, Spain, the United Kingdom, the United States, Ghana, Uganda, Zambia, Cameroon, Tanzania, Nigeria, Namibia, Kenya, Zimbabwe, Botswana, Ethiopia, Lesotho, Eswatini, Malawi, Mauritius, Côte d’Ivoire, France, Belgium, and Canada.
Respect and trust
To always respect and trust: Fellow employees, customers, partners, and stakeholders.
Integrity
To always: Act with integrity in whatever we do based on our values, principles, our Code of Ethics, and our Code of Conduct.
People
To always: Respect fellow employees, partners, and all stakeholders and provide sustainable employment opportunities for our employees and others and create a safe and secure working environment.
To always:Develop, attract, and retain the correct skills and structures to achieve and support our strategic growth.
Commitment
To deliver: On our promises and add value beyond expectations.
Accountability
To have: Responsible and accountable leaders who address the expectations of our diverse stakeholders and embrace their responsibilities efficiently.
Stakeholders
To serve our stakeholders through: Good corporate governance, value creation and affordable products and services.
Investment
To stimulate: Investment in the areas of green enterprises, including social innovation and societal development.
Our strategy and implementation plan with clear business focus areas | |
Diversified investment portfolio, strong brand credentials and proven delivery | |
B-BBEE partner of choice with solid empowerment credentials and return on investment | |
Sustainable and organic growth while containing costs and driving efficiencies | |
Our successful track record and excellent business reputation | |
Our resilient loyal employees, strong management team and experienced executives leading our business units with a hands-on approach | |
Our risk-based approach to the management of investments | |
A desirable balance sheet with a low debt ratio and significant cash reserves | |
Our strategic investment portfolio | |
Investment in environmentally friendly products | |
Proven transformation culture and results |
2022 | 2021 | 2020 | |
Revenue (R’000) | 2 333 470 | 2 339 169 | 3 427 579 |
Total assets (R’000) | 6 029 757 | 6 449 826 | 7 211 679 |
Headline (loss)/profit (R’000) | (182 452) | (108 373) | 4 554 |
Headline (loss)/profit per share (cents) | (37.16) | (22.07) | 0.94 |
Permanent employees (number) | 1 838 | 2 089 | 2 059 |
Remuneration and benefits paid (R’000) | 564 214 | 793 162 | 746 757 |
Training and development (R’000) | 7 712 | 7 781 | 12 575 |
Payments made to government (VAT, income tax, rates, royalties and all other payments) (R’000) |
227 256 | 250 865 | 373 108 |
Socioeconomic development (R’000) | 21 143 | 30 740 | 17 466 |
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