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Distell awash in cash after rest-of-Africa sales lift spirits

BL PREMIUM 28 February 2021 - 05:00 NICK WILSON Distell s strong cash position and low gearing have placed Africa s biggest wine, cider and spirits producer in the enviable position of being able to keep its powder dry for any future investments - and ride out any market volatility. The JSE-listed owner of brands such as Nederburg wines, Savanna cider, Klipdrift brandy and Amarula liqueur said on Thursday that net cash generated from operating activities tripled to R3.3bn in the six months ended December 31, compared with R1.1bn in the same period the previous year. Net debt at the end of the reporting period was R2.7bn, down from R4.7bn in the corresponding period in 2019.

Sin Tax Hike in South Africa Will Backfire, Wine Exporter Says

‘Sin Tax’ Hike in South Africa Will Backfire, Wine Exporter Says © Getty Images Distell Group Holdings Ltd. expressed frustration after alcohol drinks makers, smarting from bans that crippled their sales during coronavirus lockdowns, were hit with an 8% increase on excise duties in Wednesday’s budget. The increased levy is likely to boost the market for illicit booze that exploded during South Africa’s lockdowns. While the government contends that the higher taxes are aimed at reducing harmful drinking, “I’m not sure that’s necessarily the case,” Richard Rushton, Distell’s chief executive officer, said in an interview. “These hikes are sadly just going to essentially push an increasing amount of consumption to the gray market.”

Sin Tax Hike in South Africa Will Backfire, Wine

Distell Group Holdings Ltd. expressed frustration after alcohol drinks makers, smarting from bans that crippled their sales during coronavirus lockdowns, were hit with an 8% increase on excise duties in Wednesday’s budget. The increased levy is likely to boost the market for illicit booze that exploded during South Africa’s lockdowns. While the government contends that the higher taxes are aimed at reducing harmful drinking, “I’m not sure that’s necessarily the case,” Richard Rushton, Distell’s chief executive officer, said in an interview. “These hikes are sadly just going to essentially push an increasing amount of consumption to the gray market.”

Distell beats alcohol bans with half-year sales rise

Distell beats alcohol bans with half-year sales rise
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