FAQ
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Why is Tiger Brands a good investment proposition?
Tiger Brands is one of Africa’s largest, listed manufacturers of fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG). Our core business is manufacturing, marketing and distributing everyday branded food to middle-income consumers. We also distribute leading brands in the home, personal care and baby sectors through a unified customer sales team and integrated supply chain that leverages the group’s scale. We target best-in-class profitability, underpinned by a cost-conscious culture as well as environmental, social and governance principles to drive shared value creation. We have leading positions in most categories and our iconic brands are well-entrenched with consumers in South Africa, as illustrated by our market shares.
Tiger Brands is active in sub-Saharan Africa’s (SSA) largest consumer markets, and well positioned in large attractive categories. Beyond our core market, South Africa, we have built a sizeable exports business for our products throughout Africa, and we have operations in Nigeria and Cameroon. The Africa strategy builds on our core competencies and existing markets.
Our success is underpinned by the strength of our brands and continuous improvement initiatives. We invest significantly in our core brands, backed by consumer and shopper research that provides comprehensive insights into our chosen categories and markets. Tiger Brands holds meaningful minority shareholding interest in associate companies:
Chile: Empresas Carozzí (24,4%) (FMCG) Zimbabwe: ZSE-listed FMCG company National Foods Holdings Limited (37,4%) (FMCG).
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How do I go about becoming a shareholder in Tiger Brands?By buying shares in Tiger Brands
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How do i buy or sell my ordinary shares in Tiger Brands?Shares listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (“JSE Limited”) are traded through a broker. Financial institutions are able to provide this service.
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On what stock exchange does Tiger Brands trade?Tiger Brands is listed on the main board of the JSE Limited under the ticker symbol: TBS.
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What is the company registration number?1944/017881/06
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How can i keep track of my investment and it's performance?
Share price information can be found on our Share price page.
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When are DIVIDENDS paid?
Dividends are expected to be paid twice a year. The interim dividend us declared in May and is payable in July. The final dividend is declared in November and paid in January.
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May i vote by proxy at the Annual general MEETING?Each shareholder is entitled to attend and vote at the annual general meeting is entitled to appoint a proxy, who need not be a shareholder of the company to attend, participate in and speak and vote in place of that shareholder.
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How can i obtain a historical share price?
Historical share prices, up to 3 years, are available on the website
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Can you tell me what dividends tiger brands will declare this year?
Tiger Brands will not be able to communicate a dividend until it has been publicly announced.
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On what matters should I contact my broker or bank?Matters that should be brought to the attention of your broker or bank include:
• The buying and selling of shares
• Payment of dividends
• Death of a shareholder
