Dis-Chem’s founders and directors sold the company’s head office and distribution center for nearly R500 million. This resolves concerns about related-party leases, where the company paid rent to entities linked to the founders. The founders previously sold most of their shares but remain significant shareholders. While this deal eliminates rent paid to founders for core properties, Dis-Chem still rents other properties from entities linked to directors.
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