Pick n Pay has obtained shareholder approval for its recent rights offer, attracting R8.2bn in subscriptions or more than double its initial R4bn target.

This support indicates investor confidence in the group’s ambitious turnaround strategy spearheaded by newly reinstated CEO Sean Summers. Pick n Pay said this ensured sufficient funds. About 98.7% of shareholders participated...

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