Omnia lifts full-year revenue, declares second special dividend running

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GUEST – Seelan Gobalsamy – Omnia CEO

Omnia Holdings’ annual results show the lengths to which the group went to protect its ailing chemicals business.

The group had previously indicated it was exploring ways to sell portions of the noncore business and had launched a strategic review in the first half of the financial year.

This culminated in a significant restructuring of the segment, including separating the profitable Water Care business, which is being held for sale, and integrating the profitable chemicals trading business into the broader portfolio.

9 Jun 5PM English South Africa Business News · Investing

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