Steinhoff’s acting CEO replaced after ‘accomplishing goals’
The furniture retailer’s share price got a welcome 15% boost on news that its US subsidiary’s bankruptcy application was approved
Steinhoff acting CEO Danie van der Merwe will be replaced by commercial director Louis du Preez, the furniture retailer said on Monday. In same the statement, Steinhoff said its US subsidiary Mattress Firm’s Chapter 11 application had been approved by the US bankruptcy court on Friday, November 16. The announcement sent Steinhoff’s share up as much as 15% to R2.10. Van der Merwe was promoted from COO to acting CEO on December 19, two weeks after the announcement of accounting irregularities and the resignation of CEO Markus Jooste sent Steinhoff’s share price plummeting.
Van der Merwe had decided to step down effective from December 31 “having accomplished the goals set out”, Monday’s statement said. “His tireless efforts and considerable expertise mean that today, the underlying operational businesses have been refinanced, where required, and continue to trade,” chair Heather Sonn said in the statement. “Du Preez brings a wealth of commercial and corporate experience to the r...
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