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Remgro to take full control of Mediclinic Southern Africa

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December 02, 2025

Johann Rupert’s group and shipping company propose restructuring of Mediclinic Holdings

- EDWARD WEST

Remgro to take full control of Mediclinic Southern Africa

REMGRO, the investment group with stakes in companies such as Rainbow, Mediclinic, Heineken Beverages, OUTsurance and Discovery, has announced a transaction to restructure its 50% shareholding in Mediclinic Holdings, with the other 50% shareholder, the MSC shipping group.

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REMGRO, the JSE-listed investment group chaired by renowned South African businessman Johann Rupert, and global shipping company MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company Holding, have proposed a restructuring of their interests in international healthcare group Mediclinic Holdings.

The deal, for an undisclosed sum, will see JSE-listed Remgro acquiring full ownership of Mediclinic Southern Africa and MSC's subsidiary Investment Holding Limited S.a rl (IHL) acquiring full ownership of Hirslanden, Mediclinic's Swiss operations.

Remgro and IHL will then continue to hold their respective joint interests in the Middle East and Spire Healthcare Group plc businesses.

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