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Old Mutual gains traction as strategy pays off and Spar cuts costs in deeper turnaround push

Stephen Grootes speaks to Jurie Strydom, CEO of Old Mutual about the group’s 2025 results which showed the business gaining traction following its strategic reset, with results from operations up 13% to R9.8 billion and adjusted headline earnings rising 24% on the back of strong performances in its insurance and wealth units. The group increased its total dividend by 8% to 93 cents per share and lifted equity value per share to R19.80, underpinned by solid cash generation, cost discipline and ongoing share buybacks, while early momentum in OM Bank and a sharper focus on capital allocation signal a shift toward execution and sustainable growth despite currency pressures in parts of Africa and a cautious lending environment. In other interviews, Finance Ghost, a retail analyst unpacks how Spar Group lost its footing relative to peers, with a bungled SAP rollout, rising costs and operational missteps eroding investor confidence and triggering a sharp sell-off in the stock. As the group embarks on a restructuring that could see job cuts to reset its cost base, we look at why the market has punished Spar so heavily, how its recent performance stacks up against competitors, and what new CEO Reeza Isaacs must do to stabilise margins, rebuild trust and return the business to sustainable growth. The Money Show is a podcast hosted by well-known journalist and radio presenter, Stephen Grootes. He explores the latest economic trends, business developments, investment opportunities, and personal finance strategies. Each episode features engaging conversations with top newsmakers, industry experts, financial advisors, entrepreneurs, and politicians, offering you thought-provoking insights to navigate the ever-changing financial landscape.      Thank you for listening to a podcast from The Money Show     Listen live Primedia+ weekdays from 18:00 and 20:00 (SA Time) to The Money Show with Stephen Grootes broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj and CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk    For more from the show, go to https://buff.ly/7QpH0jY or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/PlhvUVe    Subscribe to The Money Show Daily Newsletter and the Weekly Business Wrap here https://buff.ly/v5mfetc    The Money Show is brought to you by Absa (https://www.absa.co.za/personal/?utm_...)       Follow us on social media     702 on Facebook:   / talkradio702    702 on TikTok:   / talkradio702    702 on Instagram:   /     702 on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk  702 on YouTube:    / @radio702       CapeTalk on Facebook:   / capetalk    CapeTalk on TikTok:   / capetalk    CapeTalk on Instagram:   /     CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/Radio702    See omnystudio.com/listener (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information.