African Equity Empowerment Investments Limited (AEEI or the Company or the Group) is a majority black-owned and black-controlled JSE-listed investment holding company based in South Africa and is a subsidiary of Sekunjalo Investment Holdings (Pty) Ltd.

AEEI is a diversified investment and empowerment company that has investments in fishing and brands, technology, events and tourism, health and beauty, and biotherapeutics, all supporting B-BBEE and small, medium and microenterprises (SMMEs) as well as strategic investments, some with international partners.

Due to our diverse portfolio, our growth strategy continues on an upward trajectory, which is reflected in our financial year-end results. This growth strategy has laid a strong foundation for the next phase of the Group’s evolution, which is reflected in our achievements in terms of our Vision 2020 Vision.

Revenue increased from R700 691 in 2018 to R2 377 368 in 2019. Assets increased from R7 362 276 in 2018 to R7 454 311 in 2019.

MISSION STATEMENT

African Equity Empowerment Investments Limited is a diversified company that empowers people through profits and partnerships.

VISION STATEMENT

We are a dynamic and innovative company that creates superior stakeholder value.

OUR SHARED VALUES

We are driven by our values:

WHERE WE OPERATE

AEEI’s primary market remains in South Africa and we continue to expand our footprint into the rest of Africa. Outside South Africa we have a market presence in Asia, Europe, Dubai, Saudi Arabia, Spain, the UK, the USA, Ghana, Uganda, Zambia, Cameroon, Tanzania, Nigeria, Namibia, Kenya, Zimbabwe, Botswana, Ethiopia, Lesotho, Eswatini (previously Swaziland), Malawi, Mauritius, SADC region, East Africa, Middle East, West Africa and the Ivory Coast.


Key facts

REVENUE CONTRIBUTION PER DIVISION


OUR KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS (KPIs)

AEEI has achieved all of its objectives as set out in our Vision 2020 Vision strategy.

AEEI is recognised by its peers as a pioneer in promoting the interests of historically disadvantaged individuals (HDIs) and previously marginalised communities. The Group’s commitment to transformation (including employment equity, skills development, social and enterprise development, and corporate social investment) makes it a role model for B-BBEE.

AEEI has strong roots among HDIs and community organisations. These form the majority of the Group’s shareholder base. Black ownership of AEEI exceeds 73.55% and most of its economic benefits are enjoyed by previously disadvantaged stakeholders.

What sets us apart

OUR VALUE-CREATING BUSINESS MODEL

OUR RECENT AWARDS and ACHIEVEMENTS

AEEI has achieved the following over the past five years:

FLOW OF INCOME AND EXPENSES

OUR INVESTMENT PHILOSOPHY

RISKS RELATED TO OUR ACTIVITIES

PRODUCTS AND SERVICES PROVIDED BY THE GROUP

Through our various divisions, the following products and services are provided: