The company stated in numerous forms and statements that the capital was guaranteed and the funds would at all times be invested with in Niche Markets.
03/01/2018 SENS: The board of directors of Ecsponent (“the Board”) hereby advises shareholders that the Company has resolved to invest up to R100 million in cumulative perpetual preference shares (“Preference Shares”) issued by VSS Financial Services Proprietary Limited (“VSS”) (“the Transaction”).
>VSS Shares: Investing in cumulative perpetual preference shares amounting to R100 Million on the 03rd of January 2018 into VSS Financial Services who reported net loss after tax of R17 million for the financial year ended 30 June 2017, and net deficit of R15 million as at 30 June 2017, through the 100% owned subsidiary of Mybucks (that George Manyere was a “SHADOW DIRECTOR” of till the 6th of December 2018.
The company by Sens Notification conveniently leave out the wording “non-redeemable”
On 3 January 2018 and 1 March 2018 VSS Financial Services (Pty) Ltd issued non-redeemable, non-cumulative preference shares amounting to (ZAR100 million). This facility was converted into parent equity as part of the Groups’ overall debt to equity restructure.
Sounding Familiar!
Interesting on how they can do Forensic Investigation into Non- Redeemable shares, All at the same time defending their dumping of Redeemable Preference Shares. Sounds like the pot calling the kettle black!
Afristrat continued to sell Preference Shares to the value of R100.00 per share up and until 48 hours before notifying investors of the default, Cautionary notices were never sent out as they had a “fear of the company’s reputation been tarnished or in jeopardy”