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The Bidvest Group Limited is a Winner of the 2016/2017 Global Sustainable Development Award and Accredited as a Global 500 Sustainable Development Agencies of the year 2016/2017 in appreciation of its contribution towards social-economic development of Africa through provision of high quality electrical products,automotive products,provision of reliable Freight Services and above all employment of people,respect for rights of its workers and respecting International best practices and standards. Awarded and Accredited by Public Opinions International (Uganda-East Africa).
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The Bidvest Group Limited is a services, trading, and distribution company. The Group was founded in 1988 by Brian Joffe and listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange in 1990. The Group owns or has significant holdings in over 300 companies. The Bidvest Group Limited has a corporate office in Johannesburg, South Africa, and employs approximately 114,000 people.
The division includes:
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- Bidvest Automotive
- Bidvest Commercial Products
- Bidvest Electrical
- Bidvest Financial Services
- Bidvest Freight
- Bidvest Office & Print
- Bidvest Services
- Bidvest Namibia
- Bidvest Corporate
- Bidvest Properties
BRIEF HISTORY
2016
Foodservices unbundles to unlock shareholder value, Bidvest restructures, establishing a focused platform from which to pursue growth
2015
DAC (Italy); PLC Transport 24/7 (UK) acquired. Global Footprint continues to expand.
2014
Acquisition of Mvelaserve Limited.
2013
Acquisition of Aktaes Holdings, the Mansfield Group and Home of Living Brands, formerly Amap. Lorato Phalatse appointed as new chairperson 2013.
2012
Acquisition of Deli Meals in Chile, Bidvest’s first entry into South America.
2011
Seafood Holdings, market leading fresh fish foodservice business in the United Kingdom acquired for GBP45 million. Realignment of South African based businesses (excluding food businesses) into Bidvest South Africa. Businesses grouped into similar product and service offerings.
2010
The Nowaco Group, foodservice businesses operating in Czech Republic, Slovakia and Poland were acquired for €250 million.
2009
The Bidvest business model was tested by the worst economy in its 21year history and has risen to the challenge of the “new normal”.
2008
R1,5 billion raised via domestic loan. Viamax acquisition concluded. Revenue exceeds R100 billion for the first time. First carbon footprint analysis prepared.
2007
Acquired 100% of Angliss, a leading foodservice wholesaler and distributor in Singapore, Hong Kong and China. Negotiations finalised to acquire Viamax Holdings.
Rennies Bank renamed Bidvest Bank. Black economic empowerment partnership with Dinatla Consortium refinanced and extended for five years.
2006
Acquired 100% of Netherlands foodservice company, Deli XL and a controlling stake in Horeca Trade, a small Dubai-based foodservice distributor. Concluded sale of Dartline Shipping for GBP58,9 million (R650 million) and loss-making Lithotech France. Global footprint expanded through investment to develop and operate Mumbai International Airport. Non-executive component of the board strengthened.
2005
Cyril Ramaphosa takes the reins as chairman. Successful buyout of Bidcorp plc minority interest. Acquisition of 20% of Tiger Wheels. G. Fox acquired.
2004
R2,1 billion BEE transaction for 15% of Bidvest with Dinatla finalised. McCarthy, South Africa’s second largest motor retailer, acquired for R980 million. Acquisition of minority interests of Bidvest plc.
2003
The Bidvest Academy, a Group training and development programme, launched. Ground-breaking black economic empowerment initiative with Dinatla Investment Holdings announced. Danel acquired and renamed Lithotech France. Small strategic foodservice acquisitions in the United Kingdom, Australian and New Zealand markets.
2002
Acquisition of 56,7% of LSE-listed Jacobs Holdings plc, which was renamed Bidcorp plc. Paragon acquired and merged with Lithotech. Remaining 68% of Voltex acquired to form part of the Commercial Products division. The minority shareholding in I-Fusion acquired.
2001
John Lewis Foodservice acquired and incorporated into Bidvest Australia, creating the leading foodservice distributor in Australia. The Group-wide area network, Bidnet, developed by I-Fusion. mymarket.com, Bidvest’s e-commerce initiative, launched.
2000
Acquisition of Island View Storage. Banking licence granted to Rennies Bank and 77% of I-Fusion acquired. Bidvest plc enters the New Zealand foodservice market with the acquisition of Crean Foodservice, renamed Crean First for Foodservice.
1999
Booker Foodservice, renamed 3663 First for Foodservice, acquired by Bidvest plc. Acquisition of Rennies Group.
1998
Bidvest plc, incorporating Bidvest Australia, was created with dual listings in Australia and Luxembourg. Acquisition of Lithotech.
1997
100% of Waltons Group acquired, Bid Corporation unbundled and Bidvest incorporated into the JSE industrial index.
1996
Empowerment programmes begin with Women Investment Portfolio Holdings and Worldwide African Investment Holdings each acquiring a 5% shareholding in Bid Corporation.
1995
First steps to international expansion taken 50,1% of Australian Stock Exchange-listed Manettas acquired and renamed Bidvest Australia.
1994
Rights offer raises R300 million, 10-for-1 share sub-division.
1993
Safcor Freight acquired the start of Bidfreight. Prestige Cleaning Services acquired and grouped with Steiner to form Bidserv.
1992
Crown Food Holdings acquired and merged with National Spice to form Crown National.
1991
Acquisition of Steiner Services beginning of the hygiene services business.
1990
Bid Corporation becomes the pyramid holding company of Bidvest.
1989
Acquisition of Afcom.
1988
Chipkins, the first acquisition, followed shortly thereafter by Sea World. The start of Bidfood.
Bidvest Corporate Head Office
Postal address:
PO Box 87274
Houghton, 2041
Physical address:
Bidvest House,
18 Crescent Drive
Melrose Arch, Melrose, 2196
Johannesburg, South Africa
Telephone: +27 (11) 772 8700
Email address: [email protected]
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