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New Africa Investments Limited (“NAIL”)
NAIL is a JSE listed media company. NAIL’s primary asset is a 24.9% state in Kaya FM, a Johannesburg based radio station. Capricorn holds a 20% equity interest in NAIL.
 
Eurosteel Group
Eurosteel is the second largest stainless steel distributor in South Africa . The Group also distributes aluminium products for Hulamin and performs value added services for customers in stainless steel, aluminium and carbon steel. Capricorn acquired an indirect 14% stake in Eurosteel in March 2006 when it facilitated a BEE transaction for the Company, whereby the Isitali Consortium acquired a 35% stake in Eurosteel. Capricorn owns 40% of the Isitali Consortium. Capricorn made a further direct investment of 10% in Eurosteel in August 2006.
 
Westbrooke
Westbrooke is a private equity company with investments in Permark / Innoxa, Stuttafords, Coricraft, Buildmax and Toolquip. Capricorn holds a 27% equity interest in Westbrooke.
 
Mobile Holdings
Peach Mobile , CMG and MHG are content providers for cell phones. Capricorn acquired a 25% stake in these companies in June 2006.
 
Toolquip
Toolquip is a large distributor of industrial tools and equipment. Capricorn funded a black empowerment investment by African Revival into Toolquip in April 2007, and at the same time acquired a 25% stake in the business.
 
Izwe Loans
Izwe Loans is a micro-lender focussed on home improvement loans. Capricorn acquired a 22.5% shareholding in Izwe Loans in May 2007.
 
SA Motor Loans (“SAML”)
SAML is a motor vehicle finance provider with a nationwide sales force focussed on independent dealers. Capricorn acquired a 25% stake in Paleo Holdings, the holding company of SAML, in July 2007.
 
 
 
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